Which of the following terms describes the human dentition based on the fact that teeth are embedded in sockets of the jaw bone?
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Correct answer: Thecodont type
Human teeth are called thecodont because each tooth is embedded in a socket of the alveolar bone. This provides strong structural support for mastication.
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