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Structure of the Teeth

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When each tooth is embedded in a socket of jaw bone, then this type of attachment is called:

A

Thecodont

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Lophodont

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Secodont

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D

Solenodont

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Solution

The correct option is A Thecodont
Thecodont: They have very well-developed roots and are implanted deeply in the jaw bone socket.

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