INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the second stage of tooth development?

Bud stage
Cap stage
Bell stage
Root stage

The correct answer is: Cap stage

The second stage of tooth development is known as the Cap stage, also referred to as the Cup stage. It is the stage where the dental lamina folds into a cap-like structure that will begin to shape the tooth. The other options may seem like plausible answers, but they do not accurately depict the stage in which the tooth is in during development. The Bud stage (A) is the first stage, where a small bud-like protrusion forms from the dental lamina. The Bell stage (C) is the third stage, where the tooth begins to take on a bell-like shape. Finally, the Root stage (D) is the last stage, where the root of the tooth begins to form and anchor the tooth into the jawbone. Therefore, these options clearly do not represent the second stage of tooth development, making option B the correct answer.