Dental Flashcards
1
Q
What teeth are more affected by peripheral caries ?
A
The condition affects the caudal cheek teeth more frequently and more severely than the rostral cheek teeth
Recent advances in the treatment and prevention of equine peripheral caries
(Review) JAVMA 2023
2
Q
What are the risk factors associated with peripheral caries ?
A
Diet (carbohydrate), management, water source (acidic water), breed (Thoroughbreds), saliva flow and composition, and concurrent dental disease (interdental feed accumulation and periodontal disease)
If the inciting cause is removed, recovery is still possible
Recent advances in the treatment and prevention of equine peripheral caries
(Review) JAVMA 2023
