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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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What are Malassez epithelial rests?
  1. Hertwig root sheaths
  2. Periodontal ligaments
  3. Odontogenic cysts
  4. Epithelial ligaments
Explanation
Answer: A - Malassez epithelial rests are epithelial remains of the Hertwig root sheath in the periodontal ligament. It creates the tooth germ and preserves metaplastic embryonal potential. Under proper stimuli, these cells can differentiate into any epithelium type.
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