Full-Mouth Radiography in Horses
Katie Navarra
March 1, 2023
X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.
X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.
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Thorough exams, conducted early in the inflammation process, make way for better treatment planning.
One survey found 84% of veterinarians didn’t use PPE or wash their hands between equine dental patients. One researcher says biosecurity should be the expectation, not the exception. Find out why.
From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.
Donkeys have similar dental structures as horses, and they’re at risk of developing many of the same kinds of dental issues. But, unlike horses, their problems often go overlooked—and that’s to their detriment, according to donkey specialists.
A young gelding presenting for lower jaw swelling has a rare but treatable dental condition.
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