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How to Extract Permanent Equine Incisors

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B.A. Rucker, G. Wilson

In: AAEP Annual Convention - Las Vegas, 2009 by American Association of Equine Practitioners
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DEC 09, 2009
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1. Introduction
Incisor extraction can be performed in the standing equine with a minimum of instrumentation. Indications1  for incisor extraction include fracture, pulp horn exposure leading to pulpitis and apical infection, supernumerary teeth, displaced or maligned teeth, equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis2  (EOTRH), and severe periodontal disease not associated with EOTRH. Normal but unopposed incisors may also be extracted to avoid repeated shortening and the possibility of catching these teeth on a projection and possible fracture.

Pre- and post-operative radiographs will be needed to identify affected teeth and to document complete tooth removal. Ideally, radiographs should be repeated 6 months after surgery.

2. Materials and Methods
Required instruments include a double-ended Molt 9 periosteal elevator; 4- or 6-mm straight osteotome; 0 size monofilament absorbable suture; 00 or 0 malleable Simms curette; 7- or 8-mm-wide bone rongeurs double or single action; small periodontal elevators; bone mallet, small forceps, and medium plastic bucket; and a suture kit. [...]

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309 Overlook Drive, Lebanon, Virginia 24266 (Rucker); and School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Advanced Animal Dentistry Pty. Ltd., PO Box 2095, Wellington Point, Queensland 4160, Australia (Wilson)

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