Dental Formula - Pig

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The Pig

Pig Teeth - Copyright RVC

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

  • Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)

Canines

  • Root remains open (hypsodont)
  • Curved forming tusks
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