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