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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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Where is the main site of growth of the mandible?

Endochondral shaft
Intramembranous ossification
Tuberosity region
Condylar cartilage

Explanation

Answer: D - The main site of growth of the mandible is the condylar cartilage that has proliferated. The growth thrust is upward and backward to maintain contact with the skull. During puberty, growth of the mandibular condyle increases posterior facial height, while the vertical growth is in the mandible.

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