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===The Dog===
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==Overview==
[[Image:Aspinall Slide12.JPG|thumb|right|300px|<small>Image from [http://www.elsevierhealth.co.uk/veterinary-nursing/spe-60136/ Aspinall, The Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing], Elsevier Health Sciences, ''All rights reserved''</small>]]
'''Dental Formula'''
Dogs are toothless at birth. The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 months of birth in most breeds. '''Permanent''' teeth are complete and functional by the end of the 7th month.
2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3) Permanent
Formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (i3/3 c1/1 p3/3)
Formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)
===Incisors===
Dogs have six incisors in the maxilla and six in the mandible. Incisors have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
===Canine Teeth===
The canine teeth are large, curved and laterally compressed. Their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]] is longer than their [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crown]]. They have a single [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|root]].
===Premolars===
Premolars are irregular and closely-spaced. They are more complex and larger caudally. The first maxillary premolar has a single root, the second and third maxillary premolar have two roots and the fourth maxillary premolar (carnasial tooth) has three roots.
===Molars===
The molars are broader than the premolars. The large flat surface is used for grinding. The maxillary molars have three roots each.
==Breed Differences==
Eruption times differ between breeds so it is difficult to age dogs by their teeth.
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|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Freeform/fre00587.asp, Canine dentition and chart]
|OVAM = [http://www.onlineveterinaryanatomy.net/content/canine-dentition Image - Canine Dentition]
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{{Lisa Milella reviewed
|date = 9 September 2014}}
{{Waltham}}
==Webinars==
<rss max="10" highlight="canine">https://www.thewebinarvet.com/dentistry/webinars/feed</rss>
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