VSPN AOW : Equine Dental Floating (C... |
Equine Dental Floating (Crown Osontoplasty).Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. December 2020;36(3):501-526.1 Large Animal Dentistry, Equine Farm Animal Hospital, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. Electronic address: ete9@cornell.edu.; 2 Equine Veterinary Dental Services, LLC, PO Box 333, Granville, OH 43023, USA.
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AbstractOdontoplasty (floating and occlusal equilibration) is the most commonly performed procedure in equine dentistry. From an anatomic perspective, an irregular occlusal surface, prominent cingula, transverse ridges, and enamel points all contribute to the function, form, and longevity of the equine cheek tooth. With limited reserve crown available and an average functional life range between 18 and 25 years, removal of tooth structure should be conservative. The authors consider a quality oral examination to be the most important dental procedure performed in the horse. Individual tooth evaluation should lead to a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. Tooth odontoplasty should be site-specific.
Keywords
Dental;
Enamel Point;
Equine;
Float;
Malocclusion;
Odontoplasty;
Tooth;
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