Resorbability of the roots of primary dentition is explained by:

 # Resorbability of the roots of primary dentition is explained by:

A. Genetically determined

B. Pressure applied by successors

C. Both A and B

D. None

The correct answer is C. Both A and B.

Resorbability of the roots depends on both the above factors.

If there is no successor of primary tooth then it function as a permanent tooth and its root does nor resorb which indicates that its dependency on pressure applied by successor. It also depends on the genetic factors.

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