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What are diphyodont dentition and Heterodont dentition?

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The existence of two sets of teeth in the life of an animal is called diphyodont dentition. The two types of teeth are Milk teeth (Young ones) and Permanent teeth (in adults).
The different types of dentition is called Heterodont. There are four kinds of teeth in mammals.
The incisors (I), Canines (C), Premolars (PM) and Molars (M).
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