Difference between revisions of "Dental Formula - Pig"

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Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC

Dental Formula

2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3) Deciduous

2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3) Permanent

Permanent teeth complete and funtional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months)

Incisors

Molars and Premolars

Canines

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+===The Pig===
 [[Image:Pig Teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC]]
-==Overview==
+'''Dental Formula'''
-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).
+(I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)  Deciduous
+(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3)  Permanent
-The formula for deciduous teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)
+*Deciduous teeth complete and functional within 3 months of birth
-The formula for permanent teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3)
+*Permanent teeth complete and funtional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months)
-===Incisors===
+'''Incisors'''
-Lower incisors project rostrally.
+*Lower incisors project rostrally
-===Molars and Premolars===
+'''Molars and Premolars'''
-The molars and premolars have broad [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crowns]] and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont).
+*Broad [[Crown|crowns]]
-===Canines===
+*Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)
+'''Canines'''
+*[[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|Root]] remains open (hypsodont)
+*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:Pig - Alimentary System]]
-[[Category:A&P Done]]
+[[Category:To Do - A&P]]