Dental Formula - Pig

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

• Broad crowns

• Blunt cusps for crushing (bunodont)

Canines

• Root remains open (hypsodont)

• Curved forming tusks