Primary teeth have a more pronounced cervical ridge.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Primary teeth have a more pronounced cervical ridge. In addition, the roots of the posterior teeth are more flared (divergent), thus allowing for growth of the permanent teeth forming beneath them.

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a. true b. false

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A) "Wrap the tooth in dry gauze and put it in a plastic bag placed in cool water." B) "Scrub the tooth first to get the dirt off of it and then we will put it back in the socket." C) "Rinse the tooth first then put it in a cup of saline for transport." D) "Make sure to only touch it by its root when scrubbing the dirt off it."

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