Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Advanced imaging for dental problems in horses
By Selberg, Kurt & Easley, Jeremiah T·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice·2013·Department of Biosciences and Diagnostic Imaging, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Advanced imaging in equine dental disease.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Dental and sinus problems are quite common and important in horses. New imaging techniques, like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, help veterinarians better understand, diagnose, and treat these issues. While these advanced imaging methods can be more expensive than traditional tools, they can actually save money in the long run by preventing incorrect diagnoses and treatments. Overall, using advanced imaging can lead to better care for horses with dental and sinus diseases.
Abstract
Dental and sinus disorders are relatively common and of major clinical importance in equine medicine. Advanced diagnostic imaging has become an integral part of equine veterinary medicine. Advanced imaging has progressed the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of dental- and sinus-related diseases. As a clinician, it is important to realize the value of advanced diagnostic imaging. Although computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are both significantly more expensive compared with other diagnostic tools, the financial cost of inaccurate diagnosis and treatment can often result in higher overall costs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23915666/