Naslov
Pathological fi ndings in premolar and molar teeth in 100 horses during routine clinical examinations

Autori
Brkljača Bottegaro, Nika ; Kos, Josip ; Smolec, Ozren ; Vnuk, Dražen ; Matičić, Dražen ; Pirkić, Boris ; Radišić, Berislav ; Vrbanac, Zoran ; Selanec, Jelena

Izvornik
VETERINARSKI ARHIV (0372-5480) 82 (2012), 2; 143-153

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
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Sažetak
The purpose of this study was to document abnormalities in premolar and molar teeth detected in a group of 100 equine patients. The oral cavities of standing, sedated horses were examined under fi eld conditions. Clinical dental examinations revealed a high prevalence of premolar and molar tooth lesions, with dental overgrowths present in all the animals. The high prevalence of buccal soft tissue lesions (38%) present in this population was believed to be due to the high prevalence of moderate (72%) and severe (8%) dental overgrowths. Other abnormalities in premolar and molar teeth detected were: focal dental overgrowth (85%), wolf teeth (27%), ramps (12%), deciduous caps (8%), diastemata (4%), worn teeth (7%), shear mouth (1%), wave mouth (2%), step mouth (2%), missing teeth (1%) and fractured teeth (1%). This study showed that many horses had dental disorders without showing any clinical signs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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