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Revision as of 14:49, 6 September 2010
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 crowns
- Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)
Canines
- Root remains open (hypsodont)
- Curved forming tusks