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- Title
Removal of 11 Incompletely Erupted, Impacted Cheek Teeth in 10 Horses using a Dental Alveolar Transcortical Osteotomy and Buccotomy Approach.
- Authors
Tremaine, W. Henry; McCluskie, Laura K.
- Abstract
Objective: To describe surgical technique and outcome in 10 horses with impacted cheek teeth that were removed by a transcortical osteotomy and buccotomy technique. Study Design: Case series. Animals: Horses (n=10) with impacted cheek teeth. Methods: Medical records (2002-2008) of horses with impacted cheek teeth requiring removal were reviewed; surgical technique and outcome were determined. Results: Exodontia of 11 cheek teeth was performed surgically in 10 horses; 3 horses had complications (residual swelling of the mandible) that resolved and all horses returned to their previous use. Conclusions: Transcortical buccotomy technique is effective for removal of incompletely erupted impacted cheek teeth in horses and has a good long-term prognosis for remission of clinical signs. Clinical Relevance: Transcortical buccotomy approach is an effective technique for removal of unerupted impacted equine cheek teeth.
- Publication
Veterinary Surgery, 2010, Vol 39, Issue 7, p884
- ISSN
0161-3499
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00724.x