Write a note on human dentition.

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Human dentition is described as thecodont, diphyodont and heterodont.
It is called thecodont type because each tooth is fixed in a separate socket present in the jaw bones by gomphosis type of joint.
It is called diphyodont type because we get only two sets of teeth, milk teeth and permanent teeth.
It is called heterodont type because humans have four different type of teeth like incisors, canines, premolars and molars.

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