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Dental Formula - Horse (view source)
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[[Image:Horse teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tooth identifation in the horse- copyright Academy of Equine Dentistry-2008]]
[[Image:Horse teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tooth identifation in the horse- copyright Academy of Equine Dentistry-2008]]
==Overview==
2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3) Permanent
The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P3/3)
The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3)
===Canines===
The canines are rudimentary and in diastema. The size of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] is proportionally larger than the [[Crown|crown]].
===Molars===
[[Image:Horse Tooth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse tooth - Copyright Malcom Morley]]
[[Image:Horse Tooth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse tooth - Copyright Malcom Morley]]
The molars have enlarged surfaces and higher [[Crown|crowns]]. They have delayed [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] development and complicated folding of [[Enamel|enamel]].
===Incisors===
*High [[Crown|crowns]]
*High [[Crown|crowns]]
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Horse - Alimentary System]]
[[Category:Horse - Alimentary System]]
[[Category:To Do - A&P]]
[[Category:To Do - AimeeHicks]]