Dentistry 2 (not done)

What states are non-vets able to do dental work?

Oklahoma and Texas

Can non-vets do equine dental work in kansas?

No

What history do you want for a dental exam?

Oral, dental, and GI areas

Whole body is still important

Insured or not

Are they showing/racing

Gained/lost weight

Temperament changes

Training problems

Eating or drinking changes

What d you want to look at during your dental exam?

Dropping any food, BCS, fecal exam

Look at teeth and osseous structures

Soft tissues

T/F you should check under the tongue?

True

What causes soft tissue ulceration in the mouth?

From sharp points on teeth

Soft tissue abnormalities are very common

What can cause gingivitis?

Gastrophilis larva

Grass awns

What equipment do you need for a dental exam?

Oral speculum, light source, basket retractor, dental mirror, horse stocks, dental halter or head stand, bucket disinfectant/dose syringe

What chemical restraint can you use for a dental exam?

Alpha-2s are most common. Can add butorphanol

Diazepam can also be added

Nerve blocks might be needed

What can lidocaine oral gel with?

Sensitive tongues

How often should young horses (1-5) get dental exams?

Bi-annual exams

In the time period, 24 baby teeth erupt and shed and all permanent teeth erupt

If you feel what you think is a lymph node in young horses what can it be instead?

Eruption bumps (normal tooth crown/root)

What should you do for middle aged horses dental monitoring (5-15 year)?

Annual exam

Forage diet

Look for probems

What should you do for geriatric horses (>15 years)?

Bi-annual exam

Wear out/loose teeth

Make minor changes in diet

What overgrowths do you need to look for in cheek teeth?

Hooks, ramps

Wave mouth

Steps

Retained deciduous teeth

Shear mouth

Supernumerary teeth

Loose, missing/expired

Smooth/cupped

What can get stuck between teeth and cause periodontal disease?

Fibrous feed. Need a dental mirror to see it

What are signs of periodontal disease / hay stuck between teeth?

Quidding, halitosis, buccal food packing, weight loss, infections

What are the benefits of a dental stick?

Can do a detailed exam with a camera to record

Can educate owners and students

How do you treat periodontal disease / food between teeth?

Diastema burr attachment to increase space between teeth but be careful to not damage tooth

Why are wolf teeth reomved?

Performance dentistry because bits can interfere with them