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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

[[Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|Tooth extraction]] is the '''most common''' surgical procedure performed in the horse. However it should always be considered a last resort as there are considered to be both '''welfare''' issues and '''potential risks/complications''' associated with the procedure. The extraction of a cheek teeth is considerably more '''invasive''' that the removal of wolf teeth and caps and is considered to be a major operation which should be performed either under '''sedation or general anaesthetic'''. Ideally '''radiography''' should be performed to identify the affected tooth before any extraction.  

[[Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|Tooth]] extraction is the '''most common''' surgical procedure performed in the horse. However it should always be considered a last resort as there are both '''welfare''' issues and '''potential risks/complications''' associated with the procedure. The extraction of a cheek tooth is considerably more '''invasive''' than the removal of wolf teeth and caps and is considered to be a major operation which should be performed either under '''sedation or general anaesthetic'''. Ideally '''radiography''' should be performed to identify the affected tooth before any extraction.  

==Indications==

==Indications==

 

There are numerous reasons for cheek tooth extraction, these include: '''fractured teeth, loose teeth, displaced teeth, [[Periodontal Disease|peridontal disease]], impaction, apical and periapical abcessation, infundibular necrosis, [[Mandibular Fractures|mandibular fractures]], neoplasia and the removal of supernumerary teeth'''.  

There are numerous reasons for cheek tooth extraction, these include: '''fractured teeth, loose teeth, displaced teeth, peridontal disease, impaction, apical and periapical abcessation, infundibular necrosis, [[Mandibular Fractures|mandibular fractures]], neoplasia and the removal of supernumarary teeth'''.  

==Techniques==

==Techniques==

Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''

Verstraete, F. J. M. (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review - Veterinary Dentistry''' ''Manson''

[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

 

[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]

[[Category:Dental Diseases - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]