Equine

Question 1

In warmbloods, what was the mean and maximum forces exerted on the maxilla by the mandible?

Answer 1

Mean 900N; Maximum 1780 N

Question 2

In horses, what is weaker - the mandible or the maxilla?

Answer 2

The maxilla

Question 3

Are iatrogenic fractures of the maxilla in older horses higher or lower than in young horses during dental treatment?

Answer 3

Higher risk in older horses

Question 4

Dental sinusitis (secondary sinusitis) has been reported to be what %age of sinus disease in horses?

Answer 4

22% of sinus disease is reported to bee secondary to dental disease in horses.

Question 5

What cheek teeth are most commonly fractured in horses?

Answer 5

The maxillary teeth (68%) are most commonly fractured compared to mandibular cheek teeth (32%). (208 and 209 being most commonly affected).

Question 6

Are infundibular caries of the maxillary teeth of high or low incidence?

Answer 6

High