Multiple choice

Dens in dente is most commonly seen in ____________.

  1. premolars

  2. lateral incisors

  3. paramolars

  4. maxillary canines

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dens in dente is also called dens invaginatus or dilated composite odontome . This condition arises due to invagination of inner enamel epithelium in the surface of tooth, before the calcification has occurred. This term was coined due to the appearance of a tooth within a tooth.