Managing displaced teeth

Displacements of equine incisors and cheek teeth can be both developmental and acquired [1]. Traumatic events can lead to displacements of the entire tooth, including the apices and the developing buds of un-erupted teeth. Incisors are particularly prone to damage due to their rostral position in the mouth, making them more susceptible to external trauma and injury through play behaviour. Overcrowding of the dental arcades is one developmental cause that can become clinically apparent during maturation; the cheek teeth arcades of smaller equidae such as small ponies and miniature horses are particularly susceptible. Additionally, embryonic malposition of the dental buds can also lead to displacement of teeth ...