Abstract / Description of output
A photographic and computed tomography (CT) scanning study was carried out on the molar teeth of 18 adult male Babyrousa babyrussa skulls and 8 skulls of Babyrousa celebensis including 7 adult males, 1 adult female and 1 subadult male. The occlusal morphology of the adult maxillary and mandibular molar teeth of B. babyrussa was very similar to that of B. celebensis. Most B. babyrussa maxillary molar teeth had 6 roots, with small numbers of teeth having 4, 5 or 7 roots. A similar pattern was suggested in B. celebensis. Mandibular molar teeth had between 4 and 8 roots. Tooth roots of first and second maxillary and mandibular molar teeth were largely tapering, rod-like structures.
The roots of the 111/211 teeth had a more complex arrangement; some inserted almost vertically into the maxilla; others orientated in a more distal direction. The mesial and distal roots were splayed in appearance. The 311/411 tooth roots retained elements of the open ‘C’ shape and were generally orientated distally. The pulp chambers were arched to fit under the main cusps in all molar teeth. Pulp canals were variable in number.
The roots of the 111/211 teeth had a more complex arrangement; some inserted almost vertically into the maxilla; others orientated in a more distal direction. The mesial and distal roots were splayed in appearance. The 311/411 tooth roots retained elements of the open ‘C’ shape and were generally orientated distally. The pulp chambers were arched to fit under the main cusps in all molar teeth. Pulp canals were variable in number.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 31-42 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Dentistry |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 30 Dec 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 May 2024 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- anatomy
- wild pig
- babirusa
- Babyrousa spp.
- tooth root
- root canal