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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Eruption cysts are '''bony enlargements''' that can be observed in juvenile horses on the '''ventral aspect of the mandible''' and on the '''dorsolateral apect of the maxilla'''. In Thoroughbreds they usually arise in the mandible, and they are usually in the maxilla in ponies.

Eruption cysts are '''bony enlargements''' that can be observed in juvenile horses on the '''ventral aspect of the mandible''' and on the '''dorsolateral apect of the maxilla'''. In Thoroughbreds they usually arise in the mandible, and they are often in the maxilla in ponies.

They usually occur during eruption of the permanent premolars between '''3-4 years''' of age.  

They usually occur during eruption of the permanent premolars between '''3-4 years''' of age.  

The bumps are thought to be caused by the osseous and vascular changes occuring during root formation and permanent tooth eruption.  

The bumps are thought to be caused by the osseous and vascular changes occurring during root formation and permanent tooth eruption.  

'''Vertical impaction''' due to excessive angulation or pressure from adjacent teeth has been presented as one of the causes of the bumps, however eruption cysts are usually self-limiting within 1-2 years and are only of '''cosmetic importance'''.

'''Vertical impaction''' due to excessive angulation or pressure from adjacent teeth has been presented as one of the causes of the bumps, however eruption cysts are usually self-limiting within 1-2 years and are only of '''cosmetic importance'''.

Linkous, M. (2006) '''Dental Conditions Affective the Juvenile Performance Horse (2-5 years)''' ''IVIS Proceedings''

Linkous, M. (2006) '''Dental Conditions Affective the Juvenile Performance Horse (2-5 years)''' ''IVIS Proceedings''

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