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Corrective DentistryCorrective DentistryNick Heig, DVMNick Heig, DVM
Dakota Hills Veterinary ClinicDakota Hills Veterinary Clinic1571 E. Hwy 441571 E. Hwy 44Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD605-342-7498605-342-7498
Reasons for DentistryReasons for Dentistry
Diet and feeding patternDiet and feeding pattern Use of bit and reinsUse of bit and reins Horses live longerHorses live longer Survival of the fittestSurvival of the fittest Miniatures and ArabsMiniatures and Arabs
IncisorsIncisors
Over-jet or parrot mouthOver-jet or parrot mouth Underjet or monkey mouthUnderjet or monkey mouth Loose teeth or retained decidousLoose teeth or retained decidous Abnormal wearAbnormal wear
Incisors- normalIncisors- normal
Incisors- curvedIncisors- curved
Incisors- frownIncisors- frown
Incisors- slantIncisors- slant
CaninesCanines
Vestigial canines occasionally present in Vestigial canines occasionally present in maresmares
Ulcerated eruption bumpsUlcerated eruption bumps Sharp caninesSharp canines Poor conformationPoor conformation Calculus formationCalculus formation
MolarsMolars
StepsSteps HooksHooks WavesWaves RampsRamps Shear mouthShear mouth
MolarsMolars
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MolarsMolars
MolarsMolars
MolarsMolars
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ProtocolsProtocols
First extensive and recordedFirst extensive and recorded Wolf teeth removed if presentWolf teeth removed if present Second float done within 18 monthsSecond float done within 18 months Individual schedule developed for each Individual schedule developed for each
horsehorse Overjet horses done every 12 months Overjet horses done every 12 months
minimumminimum Every horse examined by 7 years Every horse examined by 7 years
maximummaximum
Protocols-performanceProtocols-performance
First exam done by 2 to 3 years of ageFirst exam done by 2 to 3 years of age Wolf teeth removedWolf teeth removed Caps removed if looseCaps removed if loose Bit seat placedBit seat placed Routine floats done every 6 to 12 monthsRoutine floats done every 6 to 12 months
Protocol-geriatricsProtocol-geriatrics
Examination every 12 monthsExamination every 12 months Any loose teeth removedAny loose teeth removed Sharp edges removedSharp edges removed Care is taken with floatsCare is taken with floats Diet discussedDiet discussed
QuestionsQuestions