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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q65

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Which substance covers the root of the tooth?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Cementum.

Tooth
  • Cementum is a calcified substance covering the root of a tooth.
  • The cementum is the part of the periodontium that attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone.
  • cementum provides attachment to the collagen fibres present in the periodontal ligament to maintain the integrity of the root and its position in the gum and bone.
  •  Cementum is very useful in the repair and regeneration of teeth.
  • Enamel, the hardest human tissue,  provides the outer protective covering for teeth.