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| ====Canine Teeth==== | | ====Canine Teeth==== |
− | 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]]. | + | 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]]. They each have a single root. |
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| ====Incisors==== | | ====Incisors==== |
− | Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]]. | + | Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]]. |
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| ====Premolars==== | | ====Premolars==== |
− | Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. | + | 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. |
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| ====Molars==== | | ====Molars==== |
− | The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding. | + | The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding. The maxillary molars have three roots each. |
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| ==Breed Differences== | | ==Breed Differences== |