Teeth & Tooth Development Flashcards by Julianna Campbell | Brainscape

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Name the different tooth surfaces:

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What are the characteristics of Brachydont teeth?

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‘short crowned’ teeth
Sole tooth type in carnivores
have a limited period of growth and eruption
just enamal on the crown

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What are the major characteristics of Hysodont teeth?

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herbivores
‘high crowned’ teeth
prolonged growth and eruption period
has a body/anatomical crown and a root
has enamel and cementum cover crown

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