INBDE Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Guide

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Radicular cysts derive from what developmental cell?

Epithelial rests of Malassez

Radicular cysts typically arise from the epithelial rests of Malassez, which are remnants of Hertwig's root sheath that form during tooth development. The other options listed are not involved in the formation of radicular cysts. B) Rests of dental lamina are involved in the development of odontogenic cysts, but not specifically radicular cysts. C) Ghost cells are associated with calcifying odontogenic cysts, not radicular cysts. D) Calcified falx cerebre is a normal anatomical structure, not associated with cyst formation.

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Rests of dental lamina

Ghost cells

Calcified falx cerebre

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