The Dentin Matrix Creates a Barrier Between the Dental Papilla

question 15

Multiple Choice

The dentin matrix creates a barrier between the dental papilla and the preameloblasts. With the resulting fluid shift and change in polarity, the preameloblast becomes an ameloblast.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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