A _____ is a pinpoint depression in the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth where two or more grooves meet.

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A pit is a pinpoint depression that occurs where two or more grooves come together, usually found in the occlusal surface of posterior teeth. Fossa is a broader shallow depression, fissure is a narrow cleft or crevice, and developmental groove is a linear depression that occurs in the tooth during its development. Therefore, among the given options, only A - pit - is the correct answer.

A _____ Is a Pinpoint Depression in the Occlusal Surface