This book identifies, applies, and evaluates the principles of equine dentistry in relation to the horse, with coverage ranging from anatomy, biomechanics and examination to radiology, anesthesia, trauma, disease and restoration. Top quality color photographs and diagrams illustrate the text throughout.
Zusammenfassung
The equine dentition (hypsodont) develops differently from that of humans and small animals (brachydont) yet many of the principles of general dentistry are applicable to the equine species. Some are not.Dr Klugh and his contributing authors identify, apply and evaluate the principles of equine dentistry in relation to the horse-their similarities
Inhalt
Evolution of the Hypsodont Tooth. Dental examination. Anatomical characteristics of equine dentition. Embryology. Muscles of mastication. Principles of mastication biomechanics. Principles of Occlusal Equilibration. Eruption and shedding of teeth. Dental radiology. Standing chemical restraint I the dental patient. Regional and local anaesthesia. Exodontics of equine teeth. Standing repulsion of equine cheek teeth. Head trauma in horses. Principles of restoration of diseased teeth. Principles of periodontal disease. Principles of endodontics. Principles of orthodontics.