Equine Dentistry 1 (not done)
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What s the importance of dentistry?
Medical/preventative care
Processed feeds can be a problem
What is cribbing?
Putting their teeth on metal and sucking in air
Increases wear of upper incisors
What can good dentistry prevent?
Impaction colic, esophageal obstruction, weight loss, oral ulcers, oral abscesses, bit problems
What can birdle/bit problems cause?
Cut tongue
Mandibular periostitis (bars)
Trauma-pinched/cut tissue
What are signs of a sore in the mouth?
Gap mouth
Pin ears
Toss head
Push into pain
Mistaken for lameness
What is the anatomy of horse teeth?
Hypsodont teeth that erupt 2-4mm/year
The reserve crown is 100mm
Usually lasts 25-30 years
How does the TMJ move?
Can go side to side or rostro-caudal, wide range of movements
How many deciduous teeth do they have?
24
How many permanent teeth do horses have?
36-44
When do horses shed 01 teeth?
2.5-3 years
When do horses shed 02 teeth?
3.5-4 years
When do horses shed 03 teeth?
4.5-5 years old
When do horses shed caps on 06, 07, and 08 teeth?
4.5-5 years old
