Morphometric, densitometric and mechanical properties of mandibular deciduous teeth in 5-month-old Polish Merino sheep

Abstrakt

Caries, enamel hypoplasia, molar incisor hipomineralization, amylogenesis imperfecta, dentine dysplasia, hypophosphatasia and other dental disorders lead to tooth mineralization disturbances and structural abnormalities, decreasing masticatory organ functions. Dental disorders in sheep can lead to premature slaughter before they have attained final stage of their reproductive life and induce economic loss due to high flock replacement costs. Growth rate, health status and meat quality of sheep depends on tooth properties and quality determining in large extent efficiency of the masticatory apparatus and initial food break up. Considering lack of basic anatomical and physiological data on teeth properties in sheep, the aim of the study was to evaluate morphometric, densitometric and mechanical traits of deciduous mandibular incisor, canine and the second premolar obtained at the slaughter age of 5 months of life.

Autorzy

Anna Szabelska
Anna Szabelska
Witold Krupski
Witold Krupski
Barbara Tymczyna
Barbara Tymczyna
Jarosław Bieniaś
Jarosław Bieniaś
Monika Ostapiuk
Monika Ostapiuk
artykuł
BMC Veterinary Research
Angielski
2014
10
Article Nr: 45
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