Principles of Equine Dentistry

David O. Klugh,
Equine Dental Associates, Newberg, Oregon, USA

Contributing Authors:
Randi D. Brannan, Victor S. Cox, Peter Emily, Michael Q. Lowder, Jane Quandt, Henry Tremaine, Robert B. Wiggs

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 and differences. Such a system is of value in terms of vocabulary, biology and disease process.

The book’s coverage ranges from anatomy, biomechanics and examination to radiology, anaesthesia, trauma, disease and restoration. Top quality colour photographs and diagrams illustrate the text throughout.

Principles of Equine Dentistry will be of value to equine dentists, equine practitioners, instructors and trainees, and to veterinary students.

Contents

1. Evolution of the Hypsodont Tooth
2. Dental examination
3. Anatomical characteristics of equine dentition
4. Embryology
5. Muscles of mastication
6. Principles of mastication biomechanics
7. Principles of Occlusal Equilibration
8. Eruption and shedding of teeth
9. Dental radiology
10. Standing chemical restraint I the dental patient
11. Regional and local anaesthesia
12. Exodontics of equine teeth
13. Standing repulsion of equine cheek teeth
14. Head trauma in horses
15. Principles of restoration of diseased teeth
16. Principles of periodontal disease
17. Principles of endodontics
18. Principles of orthodontics

Index