The 150-plus pound cat part of Cougar Preservation — an educational outreach program — had broken his upper right canine and needed the large root taken out.

They have 32 teeth: eight incisors, four canines, 12 premolars, and eight molars. Their upper canines are large; they use them to latch onto trees.

Unlike previously discovered specimens of B. browni, the canines are preserved in place in the upper and lower jaws of UALVP 43114, with the upper canine modified to form a venom-conducting tooth ...

Sabre teeth, those iconic elongated upper canine teeth, have long fascinated both scientists and the general public, notably because they have appeared several times in the fossil record ...

Teeth are called incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Each type of tooth has a specific function, including biting, chewing, and grinding food. Teeth are made up of different layers ...

The practice of extracting baby canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a new study. In a systematic review, the ...

Permanent upper canine teeth of elk (Cervus canadensis) differ morphologically according to sex. Canine eruption, development, and attrition are similar for each sex and are associated with age.

The canines are usually lost between the ages of 9 and 12 years old, while the primary second molars are the last baby teeth that your child will lose. These final sets of teeth are usually shed ...

Regularly Examine Your Dog's Teeth You can't be expected to diagnose gum disease or other serious oral issues in your dog's mouth, but there are things to look for between annual cleanings by the vet.

Although the impressive teeth of Smilodon have traditionally received the most attention, a 2007 study by Colin McHenry and colleagues found that this cat had a relatively weak bite.