What is the term given to the hard bone like structure located just below enamel?

Pulp

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Plaque

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Dentine

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Crown

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The correct option is C
Dentine

The dentine is the hard, calcareous tissue, similar to, but denser than bone. It also forms the major portion of a tooth, surrounds the pulp cavity, and is situated beneath the enamel.

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