Equine Dentistry, 2nd edition

Description
This comprehensive and definitive resource on equine dentistry has been completely updated to include the latest advances in morphology, dental disease and pathology, diagnosis of dental disorders, and equine dental techniques.

Audience
Veterinary practitioners and veterinary students- will use it as reference
Mixed practice vets

Contents
1. Equine dental evolution: perspective from the fossil record 2. Bits, bridles and accessories

SECTION 1: MORPHOLOGY
3. Dental anatomy 4. Dental physiology 5. Ageing

SECTION 2: DENTAL DISEASE AND PATHOLOGY
6. Abnormalities of development and eruption 7. The management of oral trauma 8. Dental trauma 9. Equine dental pathology 10. Abnormalities of wear and periodontal disease 11. Dental decay and endodontic disease 12. Oral and dental tumors

SECTION 3: DIAGNOSIS
13. Dental and oral examination 14. Dental imaging

SECTION 4: TREATMENT
15. Equine dental equipment, supplies and instrumentation 16. Corrective dental procedures 17. Basic equine orthodontics 18. Exodontia: Part 1: Equine tooth removal Part 2: Surgical extraction of equine molars and premolars (cheek teeth) 19. Endodontic therapy 20. Dental materials in veterinary dentistry 21. Mandibular and maxillary fracture osteosynthesis

Appendix


Glossary


Index