What Is the Difference Between Secondary Dentin and Tertiary Dentin

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between secondary dentin and tertiary dentin?

• A)Secondary dentin forms before the tooth erupts and continues forming during the life of the tooth while tertiary dentin forms after eruption, making up the bulk of the tooth.
• B)Secondary dentin forms after the tooth is erupted as a response to trauma, while tertiary dentin appears within the wall of the pulp chambers.
• C)Secondary dentin forms after the tooth erupts, forming the bulk of the tooth, while tertiary dentin forms as a response to trauma.
• D)Secondary dentin forms on the apical half of the root, while tertiary dentin forms within the wall of the pulp chambers.

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