Roots of third molars are most often dilacerated because the more posterior the molars are positioned,the more variation of anatomy is evident.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Roots of third molars are often fused.In general,the roots of molars tend to be shorter and closer together the more posterior the molars are positioned.Often third molar roots fuse into one.Conversely,first molars have the widest and longest roots of all molars.A dilacerated root is one that has a sharp bend or curve.

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