Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Novel treatment of equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis of incisor teeth in a 22-year-old Arabian mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Grier-Lowe, Candace K & Anthony, James
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 22-year-old Arabian mare was diagnosed with a rare dental condition called equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis, which affects the front teeth and can be quite painful. This condition involves both the inside and outside of the teeth breaking down, along with an overgrowth of a hard tissue called cementum. When the affected teeth become infected or grow above the gum line, they can cause significant discomfort. The study details how this condition was identified and treated in the mare. The treatment aimed to alleviate her pain and manage the dental issues effectively.
Abstract
Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis is a rarely reported condition in the incisor and canine teeth of older horses. Histologically, there is internal and external resorption of the tooth with formation of excessive cementum. Once lesions become infected or supragingival this condition is very painful. The clinical manifestation, diagnosis and treatment of hypercementosis in an Arabian mare are described.
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