Principles of Equine Dentistry

Identifies, applies and and evaluates the principles of equine dentistry in relation to the horse, with coverage ranging from anatomy, biomechanics and examination to radiology, anaesthesia, trauma, disease and restoration. Top quality colour photographs and diagrams illustrate the text throughout.

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 is 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