Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New tooth growth after molar extraction in a horse?
By Oliveira, L L V et al.·Published in Journal of equine veterinary science·2025·Department of Veterinary Medicine - Pontifí, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emergence of a new alveolar dental element after extraction of a molar tooth in a horse.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old mixed-breed mare had swelling and a draining sore on her jaw, which was found to be caused by an abscess related to her 410 tooth (a molar). The tooth was removed, but a year later, the owner noticed the same symptoms returning. A follow-up X-ray showed new bone growth in the area where the tooth had been, and when the vet examined it further, they discovered it looked like a new tooth was forming. The mare's situation was addressed surgically, and the abnormal growth was removed.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old mixed-breed mare was examined at the property due to swelling and fistula on the right mandible. Oral examination and radiographs revealed the presence of an apical abscess involving the 410 tooth. The tooth was extracted entirely and confirmed radiographically. One year later, the owner reported a reoccurrence of clinical signs. A new radiographic evaluation revealed a radiopaque area in the alveolar socket of the 410 tooth filled with spongy-looking bone. An extraoral approach to the alveolar socket was performed, and the content removed had the appearance of a dental element.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40803619/