Corrective DentistryCorrective DentistryNick Heig, DVMNick Heig, DVM

Dakota Hills Veterinary ClinicDakota Hills Veterinary Clinic1571 E. Hwy 441571 E. Hwy 44Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD605-342-7498605-342-7498

Reasons for DentistryReasons for Dentistry

Diet and feeding patternDiet and feeding pattern Use of bit and reinsUse of bit and reins Horses live longerHorses live longer Survival of the fittestSurvival of the fittest Miniatures and ArabsMiniatures and Arabs

IncisorsIncisors

Over-jet or parrot mouthOver-jet or parrot mouth Underjet or monkey mouthUnderjet or monkey mouth Loose teeth or retained decidousLoose teeth or retained decidous Abnormal wearAbnormal wear

Incisors- normalIncisors- normal

Incisors- curvedIncisors- curved

Incisors- frownIncisors- frown

Incisors- slantIncisors- slant

CaninesCanines

Vestigial canines occasionally present in Vestigial canines occasionally present in maresmares

Ulcerated eruption bumpsUlcerated eruption bumps Sharp caninesSharp canines Poor conformationPoor conformation Calculus formationCalculus formation

MolarsMolars

StepsSteps HooksHooks WavesWaves RampsRamps Shear mouthShear mouth

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ProtocolsProtocols

First extensive and recordedFirst extensive and recorded Wolf teeth removed if presentWolf teeth removed if present Second float done within 18 monthsSecond float done within 18 months Individual schedule developed for each Individual schedule developed for each

horsehorse Overjet horses done every 12 months Overjet horses done every 12 months

minimumminimum Every horse examined by 7 years Every horse examined by 7 years

maximummaximum

Protocols-performanceProtocols-performance

First exam done by 2 to 3 years of ageFirst exam done by 2 to 3 years of age Wolf teeth removedWolf teeth removed Caps removed if looseCaps removed if loose Bit seat placedBit seat placed Routine floats done every 6 to 12 monthsRoutine floats done every 6 to 12 months

Protocol-geriatricsProtocol-geriatrics

Examination every 12 monthsExamination every 12 months Any loose teeth removedAny loose teeth removed Sharp edges removedSharp edges removed Care is taken with floatsCare is taken with floats Diet discussedDiet discussed

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