Dental Formula Flashcards
How many teeth are there in a deciduous canine dentition?
28
Puppy deciduous incisors erupt at what age?
3-4 weeks
Puppy deciduous canines erupt at what age?
3 weeks
Puppy deciduous premolars erupt at what age?
4 - 12 weeks
Puppy dental formula
2 x ( 3/3i, 1/1c, 3/3p) = 28
When does puppy deciduous teeth exfoliate?
1-2 weeks before eruption of permanent dentition
How many teeth are there in a permanent canine dentition
42
Dog permanent incisors erupt at what age?
3-5 months
Dog permanent canines erupt at what age?
4-6 months
Dog permanent premolars erupt at what age?
4-6 months
Dog permanent molars erupt at what age?
5-7 months
Dog dental formula
2 x (3/3I, 1/1C, 4/4P, 2/3M) = 42
Use of incisors
Gnawing and grooming
Use of canines
Holding and tearing
Use of premolars
Cutting and breaking up food