Exfoliation is the process by which the roots of a deciduous tooth are pushed together by the calcification process.Resorption is the phenomenon where osteoblasts destroy the roots of primary teeth.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Exfoliation is the process by which the roots of a primary (deciduous)tooth are resorbed and dissolved until so little root remains that the primary tooth falls out.As a permanent tooth erupts,bone-destructive osteoclasts destroy the root of the deciduous tooth.This process is called resorption.Note that "clasts" are destructive cells whereas "blasts" are formative cells.

Exfoliation Is the Process by Which the Roots of a Deciduous