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Dental Radiographs – When, Why and How
T. Henry
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Dental radiographs are an integral part of the diagnostic process of the oral cavity in any species. In the equine specie the clinical crown is the only portion that lends itself to inspection when performing the oral examination. The remainder and majority of the tooth is encased in the alveolar bone and precludes visual inspection. Disease processes that necessitate advanced treatments are often progressing in the subgingival area and require radiography to properly diagnose the stage and type of lesion. In other species it has been proven that there is a significant diagnostic yield of radiographs in combination with the oral examination compared to the oral examination alone. This has not been studied in the horse but our assumption is that similar findings would be obtained ...
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Midwest Equine Services, W3143 County Road D, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121, USA
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