What is the primary cause of dens invaginatus (dens in dente)?

Show Answers

Excessive growth of pulp tissueDevelopment of denticles inside the pulp chamberAn enamel organ folding deeply inward during tooth developmentA supernumerary tooth germ embedded within a normal tooth

Explanation

Dens invaginatus occurs due to a deep folding or invagination of the enamel organ during tooth formation, resulting in a tooth within a tooth appearance. This is distinct from pulp tissue overgrowth, denticle formation, or the presence of an extra tooth germ.