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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part I

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Which of following functions is not performed by cementum?

It anchors the tooth to the alveolus via the periodontal ligament
It compensates for tooth wear
It contributes to continuous eruption of the teeth
It keeps the organic components of the surrounding mineralized tissue supplied with moisture and nutrients

Explanation

Answer: D - Cementum does not have a nutritive or moisturizing function. It is the dental pulp that keeps the organic components of the surrounding mineralized tissue supplied with moisture and nutrients. The primary function of the dental pulp is to form dentin.

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