Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A case of facial deformity due to bilateral developmental maxillary cheek teeth displacement in an adult horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Robert, Mickaël P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Equine Department · France
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female horse had noticeable facial deformities and was experiencing discomfort in her mouth, which led to her losing weight. After a thorough examination, veterinarians discovered that two of her upper cheek teeth were misaligned. They treated her by removing the displaced teeth, and afterward, she was able to gain weight and return to her training routine. However, some bony deformities in her face were still visible nine months later. Overall, the treatment was successful in improving her condition.
Abstract
A 7-year-old mare presented with facial deformities associated with oral discomfort and weight loss was found to have bilateral, palatal, developmental displacements of the maxillary 08s, with secondary diastema. Following repulsion of both displaced teeth, the horse regained weight and resumed training. Bony deformities remained visible 9 mo after discharge.
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