Journal article

Publication year: 2003

Pages: 150-155

Journal: Zeitschrift für Jagdwissenschaft

Volume number: 49

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0044-2887

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

Publisher: 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 Citation style: 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 Citation style: 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