National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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A tooth that has three well-separated and well-developed roots is termed what?

Bifurcated
Trifurcated
Monoradicular
Quadrifurcated

The correct answer is: Trifurcated

A tooth characterized by three well-separated and well-developed roots is described as trifurcated. This term specifically refers to the anatomical structure of the tooth, indicating that it possesses three distinct roots, rather than just one or two. Understanding the terminology is essential in dental anatomy. For instance, 'bifurcated' refers to two roots, which would not apply here. 'Monoradicular' indicates a tooth with a single root, while 'quadrifurcated' describes a tooth with four roots. Therefore, trifurcated accurately captures the nature of a tooth designed with three independent roots, which is important for both identification and understanding of dental structures in practice.