The Articulation Between the Root of a Tooth and an Alveolus

question 61

Multiple Choice

The articulation between the root of a tooth and an alveolus in the mandible is an example of a

• A)synchondrosis
• B)diarthrosis
• C)symphysis
• D)suture
• E)gomphosis

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