Abstract

An orthograde endodontic method, similar to that used in human dentistry, is described for use on endodontically diseased permanent cheek teeth in horses. The technique has been adapted to meet the anatomical and physiological differences between hypsodont and brachyodont teeth and is performed in sedated horses. The techniques of debriding the pulp cavity and use of dental materials which fulfil the requirements for equine teeth are presented here. The results of this technique appear to be promising but have yet to be evaluated in a peer-reviewed study. By using orthograde endodontic therapy on sedated horses it is now possible to save endodontically diseased permanent cheek teeth.

Keywords

horse; endodontic treatment; hypsodont teeth; treatment outcome

Published in

Equine Veterinary Education
2016, Volume: 28, number: 5, pages: 641-652
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

SLU Authors

• Lundström, Torbjörn

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Wattle, Ove

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Clinical Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12540

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/82906