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Portion of the tooth that is Exposed
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Un-Erupted Portion of the tooth
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Normally buried in bone as they serve to anchor the tooth in position
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Enamel enfolding in the center of the incisors & upper cheek teeth, (Called the "Cup" in the incisor.)
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Vital or living portion of the tooth, contains nerves & arterial supply
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2nd Hardest material of the tooth that appears cream or chalky colored with bone-like characteristics
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Inner layer, softest material of the tooth
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Hardest Material of the tooth that surrounds the entire crown just under the Cementum & appears shiny, white in color
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The Gums or mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible & maxilla inside the mouth
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Anterior, narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting
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Teeth situated between the canine and the Molars used for grinding forage
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Teeth situated behind the premolars used for grinding forage
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A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars, otherwise known as "Fighting Teeth". Stallions/Geldings have four & Mares sometimes will get two, if any.
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Small first premolar that is rostral to the second premolar. Commonly found in the upper jaw & generally removed at a young age. (Two Words)
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Vertical groove on the labial surface of the 103 and 203 that starts to appear at the top of the tooth around age 10 and may disappear by the age of 30
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Permanently damaged area in the tooth that develop decay of the Tooth
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The supporting tissue that surrounds the teeth. Composed of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, & Alveolar bone.
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Young horses have a total of 24, commonly known as "Milk teeth". These are also called "Caps" or baby teeth
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A typical Male horse will have 40 (not including Wolf Teeth) while mares will have 36-40, depending on the number of canines present.
