Difference between revisions of "Dental Formula - Dog"

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Overview

Dogs are toothless at birth. Their deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 6th or 7th month.

The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)

The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)

Canines

The canines are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their root is longer than their crown. They have a single root.

Dog Dentition - Copyright Nottingham 2008

Molars

The molars are broader than the premolars. The number of cusps is similar in all breeds, usually two or three.

Incisors

The incisors are tricuspid in the upper jaw and bicuspid in lower jaw. They are smaller rostrally and have a single root.

Premolars

The premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. They have a discontinuous cutting edge on crowns.

Breed Differences

Eruption times differ between breeds so it is difficult to age dogs by their teeth. Brachiocephalic dogs do not possess all of the cheek teeth. They have fused roots and carnasial teeth (upper P4 and lower M1).

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-Dogs are toothless at birth. The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth in most breeds. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and functional by the end of the 7th month.
+Dogs are toothless at birth. Their '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 6th or 7th month.
-Formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/3)
+The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)
-Formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)
+The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)
-===Incisors===
+===Canines===
-Dogs have six incisors in the maxilla and six in the mandible. Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
-===Canine Teeth===
+The canines are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]] is longer than their [[Enamel Organ#Crown|crown]]. They have a single [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]].
-The canine teeth are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] is longer than their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crown]]. They have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
-===Premolars===
+[[Image:Dog Dentition.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Dog Dentition - Copyright Nottingham 2008]]
-Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. The first maxillary premolar has a single root, the second and third maxillary premolar have two roots and the fourth maxillary premolar (carnasial tooth) has three roots.
 ===Molars===
-The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding. The maxillary molars have three roots each.
-==Breed Differences==
+The molars are broader than the premolars. The number of cusps is similar in all breeds, usually two or three.
+===Incisors===
+The incisors are '''tricuspid''' in the upper jaw and '''bicuspid''' in lower jaw. They are smaller rostrally and have a single [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]].
+===Premolars===
-Eruption times differ between breeds so it is difficult to age dogs by their teeth.
+The premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. They have a discontinuous cutting edge on [[Enamel Organ#Crown|crowns]].
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-|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Freeform/fre00587.asp, Canine dentition and chart]
-|OVAM = [http://www.onlineveterinaryanatomy.net/content/canine-dentition Image - Canine Dentition]
-}}
+==Breed Differences==
-{{Lisa Milella reviewed
+Eruption times differ between breeds so it is difficult to age dogs by their teeth. '''Brachiocephalic''' dogs do not possess all of the cheek teeth. They have '''fused [[Enamel Organ#Root|roots]]''' and '''carnasial teeth''' (upper P4 and lower M1).
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-{{Waltham}}
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-==Webinars==
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 [[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 [[Category:Dog - Alimentary System]]
-[[Category:Oral Examination]]
+[[Category:A&P Done]]
-[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]
+[[Category:Dentistry]]
-[[Category:Lisa Milella reviewed]]
+[[Category:LisaM reviewing]]