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Dental Formula - Ruminants (view source)
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==Cow, sheep and goat overview==
'''Dental Formula'''
The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 weeks of birth (3 weeks in sheep and goats). The '''permanent''' teeth are complete and funtional within 42 weeks of birth (48 weeks in sheep and goats).
2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3) Deciduous
The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3)
2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3 M3/3) Permanent
The formula for '''permanent''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3 M3/3)
===The Dental Pad===
The dental pad is in the position of the upper teeth. It is soft cartilage and acts with the lower incisors when grazing.
'''The Dental Pad'''
Dense, richly vascular tissue beneath the '''palatine epithelium''' attches tightly so it can not be moved during [[Mastication|mastication]].
===Incisors===
Incisors are only present on the lower jaw. They have wide, asymmetrical crowns.
===Canines===
Canines are only present on the lower jaw. They take on the form and function of incisors - ''''Incisiform canines''''
===Molars and Premolars===
The upper teeth are more widely separated. '''Premolars''' have one cusp, '''molars''' have two cusps.
'''Canines'''
'''Molars and Premolars'''
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
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