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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | Cats are toothless at birth. '''Deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and functional by the end of the | + | Cats are toothless at birth. '''Deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and functional by the end of the 6th month. |
| − | The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 ( | + | 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) | The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1) | ||
| − | + | Premolars | |
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| + | Cats are normally missing the maxillary 1st premolar and the mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars | ||
===Molars=== | ===Molars=== | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 28 July 2013
Introduction
Cats are toothless at birth. Deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and functional by the end of the 6th month.
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)
Premolars
Cats are normally missing the maxillary 1st premolar and the mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars
Molars
A decrease in the number of molars leaves the cat with a shearing bite, rather than wider cusps for grinding.
Image from Aspinall, The Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing, Elsevier Health Sciences, All rights reserved
Feline Dentition - Copyright Nottingham 2008
Teeth Cat - Copyrigh Copyright P.Fernandes
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