Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Dentin forms the bulk of the tooth beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp cavity. It gives the tooth its basic shape.
Step 2: Composition
Its matrix is rich in collagen and hardened by deposits of calcium salts (hydroxyapatite), produced by odontoblasts.
Step 3: Conclusion
A connective tissue hardened with calcium is called a calcified connective tissue, like bone.
Final Answer:
Dentin is a calcified connective tissue.
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