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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
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− | The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P3/3) | + | The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P3/3) |
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− | The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3) | + | The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3) |
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| ===Canines=== | | ===Canines=== |
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− | The canines are rudimentary and in diastema. The size of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] is proportionally larger than the [[Crown|crown]]. | + | The canines are '''rudimentary''' and in '''diastema'''. The size of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] is proportionally larger than the [[Crown|crown]]. |
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| ===Molars=== | | ===Molars=== |
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| ==Ageing== | | ==Ageing== |
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− | *Horses can be aged by their teeth
| + | Horses can be aged by their teeth. At 2 and a half the first permanent incisor will erupt; At 3 and a half the second permanent incisor will erupt and at 4 and a half the third permanent incisor will erupt. Over 5 years of age the folding of the enamel ring ('''infundibulum''') can indicate age. There is a 7 year hook and over 13 years of age a '''dental star''' will be present. |
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− | *At 2 and a half the first permanent incisor will erupt
| + | The Galvayne's Groove is a brown groove on the upper corner incisor teeth and indicates that the horse is over 10 years old |
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− | *At 3 and a half the second permanent incisor will erupt
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− | *At 4 and a half the third permanent incisor will erupt
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− | *Over 5 years of age the folding of the enamel ring (infundibulum) can indicate age
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− | *7 year hook
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− | *Over 13 years of age a dental star will be present
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− | *The Galvayne's Groove is a brown groove on the upper corner incisor teeth and indicates that the horse is over 10 years old
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| **At 15 the groove will be approximately half way down the tooth | | **At 15 the groove will be approximately half way down the tooth |
| **At 20 the groove will run down the whole tooth | | **At 20 the groove will run down the whole tooth |