Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acrylic bite plane for treatment of malocclusion in a young horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Klugh, David O
- Affiliation:
- Equine Dental Associates · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old quarter horse filly was brought in because she had a congenital overbite, which is a type of dental misalignment. The veterinarian diagnosed her with a class 2 malocclusion, meaning her teeth were not fitting together properly. To help correct this, they made a special acrylic bite plane that would help guide her jaw growth and keep her teeth in a better position. While her teeth didn't line up perfectly after treatment, there was some improvement in how they fit together after 20 months. Ongoing adjustments to her bite will be necessary to keep her teeth healthy and prevent future problems.
Abstract
A 5-month-old quarter horse filly was presented for evaluation of a congenital overbite. The horse was diagnosed with a class 2 malocclusion. A non-removable, acrylic bite plane was constructed to provide a surface for the occlusal forces to be directed in a manner maintaining the normal anatomic position of the premaxilla. The preservation of normal anatomic relationships provided free range of motion of the mandible and maximized its growth potential, limiting the malocclusion. Although normal occlusion was not attained, partial incisor occlusion was present 20-months following initial treatment. Regular occlusal equilibration is mandatory to optimize occlusion and minimize future complications associated with malocclusion.
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