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Line 1: − ===The Pig===+ − '''Dental Formula'''+ − 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3) Deciduous+ − 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3) Permanent − *Deciduous teeth complete and functional within 3 months of birth+ − *Permanent teeth complete and funtional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months)+ − '''Incisors'''+ − *Lower incisors project rostrally + − '''Molars and Premolars'''+ − *Broad [[Crown|crowns]]+ − *Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)+ − − '''Canines''' − − *[[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|Root]] remains open (hypsodont) − − *Curved forming tusks + + − +
Text replace - "[[Enamel Organ#" to "[[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#"
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[[Image:Pig Teeth.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC]]
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==Overview==
A pig's deciduous teeth are complete and functional within 3 months of birth. Permanent teeth are complete and functional within 22 months of birth (usually within 18 months).
The formula for deciduous teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3/3)
The formula for permanent teeth is: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M3/3)
===Incisors===
Lower incisors project rostrally.
===Molars and Premolars===
The molars and premolars have broad [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Crown|crowns]] and blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont).
===Canines===
The canine's [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|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]]
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