INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which is the softest dental tissue?

Enamel
Dentin
Cementum
Pulp

The correct answer is: Cementum

Cementum is the softest dental tissue because it covers the root of the tooth and provides a protective layer for the sensitive dentin and pulp underneath. Enamel is the hardest dental tissue but it only covers the crown of the tooth. Dentin is softer than enamel but still harder than cementum and makes up most of the tooth structure. Pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth responsible for producing new dentin and providing sensation. While all the options play important roles in the structure and function of teeth, only cementum can be classified as the softest dental tissue.