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| − | + | ==Dental Formula== | |
| − | + | The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2) | |
| − | + | The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1) | |
| − | + | Cats are toothless at birth. '''Deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 5th or 6th month. | |
| − | + | ===Incisors=== | |
[[Image:Oral Cavity Cat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Teeth Cat - Copyrigh Copyright P.Fernandes]] | [[Image:Oral Cavity Cat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Teeth Cat - Copyrigh Copyright P.Fernandes]] | ||
| − | + | Sometimes a cat's lower '''incisor''' teeth are shed in middle age. | |
| − | + | ===Molars=== | |
| − | + | A decrease in the number of '''molars''' leaves the cat with a shearing bite, rather than wider cusps for grinding. | |
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
[[Category:Cat - Alimentary System]] | [[Category:Cat - Alimentary System]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:00, 7 September 2010
Dental Formula
The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2)
The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1)
Cats are toothless at birth. Deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and funtional by the end of the 5th or 6th month.
Incisors
Sometimes a cat's lower incisor teeth are shed in middle age.
Molars
A decrease in the number of molars leaves the cat with a shearing bite, rather than wider cusps for grinding.