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What are puppies born without?
At what age do puppy incisors erupt?
3 to 4 weeks
At what age do puppy canines erupt?
3 weeks
When do puppy premolars erupt?
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What is the puppy dental formula?
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At what age do dog incisors erupt?
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When do dog canines erupt?
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At what age do dog premolars erupt?
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What is the dog dental formula?
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At what age do dog molars erupt?
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How many teeth do dogs have?
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What is the carnassal tooth in dogs?
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The 3rd mandibular molar has the longest root of any mandibular tooth.
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How many roots do all incisors, canines, P1, and mandibular 3M in dogs have?
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How many roots do the maxillary P2, P3 and mandibular P2, P3, P4 and M1, M2 have?
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How many roots do the maxillary P4, M1, and M2 have?
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What is true about kittens' teeth compared to puppies' teeth?
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At what age do kitten incisors erupt?
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When do kitten canines erupt?
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At what age do kitten premolars erupt?
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What is the kitten dental formula?
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How many teeth do kittens have?
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How many teeth do cats have?
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At what age do cat incisors erupt?
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When do cat canines erupt?
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At what age do cat premolars erupt?
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When do cat molars erupt?
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What is the cat dental formula?
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In cats, how many roots do all incisors and canines have?
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In cats, how many roots do maxillary P3 and mandibular P3, P4, M1 have?
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In cats, how many roots does maxillary P4 have?
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In cats, how many roots does maxillary M1 have?
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Study Notes
Puppy Dental Facts
- Puppies are born without teeth and have no primary molars, totaling 28 teeth when fully developed.
- Incisors erupt between 3 to 4 weeks, canines at 3 weeks, and premolars from 4 to 12 weeks.
- Puppy dental formula is represented as 2x (3/3i, 1/1c, 3/3p) = 28.
Dog Dental Development
- Adult dogs have 42 teeth, with incisors erupting between 3 to 5 months, canines at 4 to 6 months, and premolars at the same time.
- The molars erupt between 5 to 6 months.
- Dog dental formula is noted as 2x (3/3I, 1/1C, 4/4P, 2/3M) = 42.
Tooth Anatomy
- P4, or the 4th maxillary premolar, is a carnassal tooth and is prone to fractures.
- The 3rd mandibular molar has the shortest root among mandibular teeth and may sometimes be absent.
- Most incisors, canines, P1, and mandibular 3M have 1 root.
- Maxillary P2, P3, and mandibular P2, P3, P4, M1, and M2 possess 2 roots.
- Maxillary P4, M1, and M2 have 3 roots.
Kitten Dental Facts
- Kittens experience earlier tooth eruption compared to puppies, with incisors erupting at 2 to 3 weeks, canines at 3 to 4 weeks, and premolars at 3 to 6 weeks.
- Kittens develop a total of 26 teeth, with the dental formula of 2x(3/3i, 1/1c, 3/2p) = 26.
Cat Dental Development
- Adult cats have 30 teeth, with incisors erupting between 3 to 4 months, canines at 4 to 5 months, and molars between 4 to 5 months as well.
- Cat dental formula is noted as 2x(3/3I, 1/1C, 3/2P, 1/1M) = 30.
Tooth Anatomy in Cats
- All incisors and canines along with maxillary P2 have 1 root.
- Maxillary P3 and mandibular P3, P4, and M1 teeth have 2 roots.
- Maxillary P4 possesses 3 roots.
- Maxillary M1's roots can vary, fusing 1 to 3 roots.
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Test your knowledge about puppy and dog dental development! This quiz covers the dental structure, tooth eruption timelines, and anatomical facts for both puppies and adult dogs. Perfect for pet owners and veterinary students alike.
