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− | ===The Pig===
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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]] |
− | '''Dental Formula'''
| + | ==Overview== |
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− | 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3) Deciduous
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− | 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3) Permanent
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− | *Deciduous teeth complete and functional within 3 months of birth
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− | *Permanent teeth 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 funtional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months). |
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− | '''Incisors'''
| + | The formula for deciduous teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3) |
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− | *Lower incisors project rostrally
| + | The formula for permanent teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3) |
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− | '''Molars and Premolars'''
| + | ===Incisors=== |
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− | *Broad [[Crown|crowns]]
| + | Lower incisors project rostrally. |
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− | *Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)
| + | ===Molars and Premolars=== |
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− | '''Canines'''
| + | The molars and premolars have broad [[Crown|crowns]] and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont). |
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− | *[[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|Root]] remains open (hypsodont)
| + | ===Canines=== |
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− | *Curved forming tusks
| + | The canine's [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|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]] |
− | [[Category:To Do - A&P]] | + | [[Category:To Do - AimeeHicks]] |