INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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A vertical root fracture starts _______ and progresses _______.

Coronally; apically
Apically; coronally
Laterally; medially
Medially; laterally

The correct answer is: Apically; coronally

A vertical root fracture typically begins at the apex of the tooth (apically) and progresses towards the crown (coronally). The other options are incorrect because they describe different directions in which the fracture may progress, which are not typically associated with vertical root fractures. For example, a fracture starting laterally and progressing medially could indicate a horizontal root fracture. Therefore, option B is the most accurate in describing the typical direction of a vertical root fracture.