Teeth

Question 1

Incisors

Answer 1

12

Six in the upper jaw and six in the lower jaw which are used to tear off grass

Question 2

Premolars and molars

Answer 2

24

The molars are located at the back of the jaw and the premolars are in front of them.

There are 12 each (six on each side) in both the upper and lower jaws that are used to grind food.

Question 3

Canine teeth or tushes

Answer 3

4
Small pointed teeth found in both the upper and lower jaws just behind the incisors. Usually
found only in male horses, although they can be present in mares

Question 4

Wolf teeth

Answer 4

1 to 4
Small extra premolars located right in front of the first premolars. These can cause bitting problems, but
are easily removed.

Question 5

Eruption of central incisors

Answer 5

4 weeks

Question 6

Eruption of middle incisors

Answer 6

6 weeks

Question 7

Eruption of corner incisors

Answer 7

9 months

Question 8

Eruption of Permanent central incisors

Answer 8

2.5 yrs

Question 9

Eruption of Permanent intermediate incisors

Answer 9

3.5 years

Question 10

Eruption of Permanent corner incisors

Answer 10

4.5 years

Question 11

Eruption of Canine teeth

Answer 11

4-5 years

Question 12

Eruption of first premolars

Answer 12

5-6 months

Question 13

Eruption of first molars

Answer 13

9-12 months

Question 14

Eruption of second molars

Answer 14

2 yrs

Question 15

Eruption of second premolars

Answer 15

2.5 years

Question 16

Eruption of third premolars

Answer 16

3 years

Question 17

Eruption of forth pre-molars

Answer 17

3.5 to 4.5 years

Question 18

Eruption of third molars

Answer 18

4 years