INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the first stage of tooth development?

  1. Bell stage

  2. Cap stage

  3. Root stage

  4. Bud stage

The correct answer is: Bud stage

The first stage of tooth development is the bud stage. During this stage, the oral epithelium thickens to form a dental lamina, which gives rise to the enamel organ. The enamel organ will further develop into the different components of the tooth, including the enamel. The other options provided are not the first stage of tooth development. The cap stage comes after the bud stage, followed by the bell stage and then the root stage in the overall process of tooth development.