Journalartikel

Jahr der Veröffentlichung: 2003

Seiten: 150-155

Zeitschrift: Zeitschrift für Jagdwissenschaft

Bandnummer: 49

Heftnummer: 2

ISSN: 0044-2887

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02190455

Verlag: Springer Verlag

Abstract: 
We present a case of abnormal permanent mandibular canines (tusks) in a male wild boar, aged three to four years. The proximal portions of both tusks exhibit a marked reduction in circumference and in the thickness of their enamel and dentine. The pulp cavities of the distal and proximal portions of both teeth are completely separated by reparative dentine. Moreover, the dentinal wear surfaces exhibit openings, thereby exposing the pulp cavities of the teeth. This is hypothetically attributed to insufficient formation of secondary dentine. It is assumed that in both teeth opening of the pulp cavity led to inflammation and extensive necrosis of the dental pulp and, subsequently, to shrinkage of the pulp and the enamel organ, resulting in the reduced circumference of the proximal tooth portions.

Harvard-Zitierstil: Kierdorf, H. and Kierdorf, U. (2003) Abnormal lower tusks in a male wild boar (Sus scrofa L.), Zeitschrift für Jagdwissenschaft, 49(2), pp. 150-155. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02190455

APA-Zitierstil: Kierdorf, H., & Kierdorf, U. (2003). Abnormal lower tusks in a male wild boar (Sus scrofa L.). Zeitschrift für Jagdwissenschaft. 49(2), 150-155. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02190455