Dental Disease Flashcards
Why is it important to remove retain deciduous teeth in horses
can cause gap between adult teeth
fairly common and usually easy to remove
List 5 things that can go wrong with incisor in horses
Retained deciduous teeth
fractures/displacement
EOTRH
Parrot/ Sow mouth
Diastemata
when do teeth fractures tend to occur
after trauma mainly
describe the treatment options for fractured teeth in horses
may require extraction
often possible to wire back into place and stabilise
generally heal welll
what is EOTRH
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis
what does EOTRH cause
Causes reabsorption of roots +/-cement deposition, teeth become loose and painful
how do you treat EOTRH
Need to x-ray to see what is occurring at the root
Extraction only treatment currently available – very successful
does parrot/sow mouth require treatment
Incisors don’t normally require treatment unless impinging on soft tissues
if going to correct do as foal
what do you need to get owners to do if their horse has diastemata
pick out the food - this can be done with a toothbrush
this tries to prevent the periodontal disease that can occur secondary
How many deciduous teeth do horses shed
12 between 2.5-4 years old and have a full mouth by age 5
when would you remove retained deciduous teeth
Remove if loose or obviously causing disease
Food packing common- can cause secondary infections
T/F diastema can be very painful
True - need to be careful when picking food out from the gaps
List 5 treatment options for diastema in cheek teeth
pack with putty
widen the gap so food can pass through easily
balance mouth (remove sharp points/ excessive ridges)
flush/ pick out food - need to be done regularly (every 3 months)
remove tooth/ teeth
what are the 2 types of caries
Peripheral (surrounding edges of teeth)
Infundibular (centre of upper cheek teeth)
what happens with caries in horses
Acidogenic bacteria cause erosion to cement (and enamel/dentine if progresses)
