When the cells of a developing tooth develop into different tissues, it is termed ____________.

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Histodifferentiation is the process where cells of developing tooth differentiate into different tissues such as enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. Proliferation refers to an increase in the number of cells through cell division, morphodifferentiation refers to the process where cells shape and position themselves to form the tooth morphology, and calcification refers to the deposition of mineral salts, mainly hydroxyapatite, in the different tissues of the tooth.

When the Cells of a Developing Tooth Develop into Different