INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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During tooth movement, osteoclasts resorb bone on which side?

Tension side
Compression side
Lateral side
Medial side

The correct answer is: Compression side

During tooth movement, osteoclasts resorb bone on the compression side because this is the side where the tooth is being pushed into, causing increased pressure and strain on the bone. Option A is incorrect because the tension side is the side where new bone formation occurs in response to the pulling force applied by the periodontal ligament. Options C and D are incorrect because the lateral and medial sides do not directly relate to the direction of tooth movement.