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[[Image:Pig Teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC]]
[[Image:Pig Teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC]]
==Overview==
==Overview==
A pig's deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 3 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and funtional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months).
A pig's deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 3 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and functional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months).
The formula for deciduous teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)
The formula for deciduous teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)
===Molars and Premolars===
===Molars and Premolars===
The molars and premolars have broad [[Crown|crowns]] and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont).
The molars and premolars have broad [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crowns]] and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont).
===Canines===
===Canines===
The canine's [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] remains open (hypsodont). Pig's canines are curved forming tusks.
The canine's [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] remains open (hypsodont). Pig's canines are curved forming tusks.
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[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Pig - Alimentary System]]
[[Category:Pig - Alimentary System]]
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[[Category:A&P Done]]