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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | A pig's deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 3 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and | + | 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). |
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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) | ||
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===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 [[ | + | The canine's [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] remains open (hypsodont). Pig's canines are curved forming tusks. |
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Latest revision as of 13:18, 2 November 2014
Overview
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 permanent teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3)
Incisors
Lower incisors project rostrally.
Molars and Premolars
The molars and premolars have broad crowns and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont).
Canines
The canine's root remains open (hypsodont). Pig's canines are curved forming tusks.
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