At 3 to 4 years of age, the coronal aspect of the root begins to resorb and continues apically until the tooth is shed. The process of shedding the deciduous dentition and replacement by permanent successors is called exfoliation.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Exfoliation begins at 2 to 3 years of age. It is initiated by resorption of the apical end of the root and proceeds coronally until the entire tooth falls out (sheds).

At 3 to 4 Years of Age, the Coronal Aspect