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Topic:Mandible
The mandible in horses is the lower jawbone, essential for mastication and articulation with the skull. It comprises two halves that fuse at the mandibular symphysis and supports the lower teeth, playing a key role in the horse's ability to graze and process food. The mandible also provides attachment sites for muscles involved in chewing and facial expressions. Research on the equine mandible often focuses on its anatomy, development, and the impact of various dental and skeletal disorders. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that investigate the structure, function, and clinical implications of the mandible in equine health and management.
Equine cheek tooth repulsion using small diameter repulsion pins: 20 cases. Reported complication rates after dental repulsion for equine exodontia are high (up to 80%), but repulsion methods have changed notably in the last 20 years. Objective: Describe the outcome for 20 cases after dental repulsion using small diameter repulsion pins. Methods: Retrospective case series. Methods: Records of horses that underwent cheek tooth repulsion were reviewed (2014-2023). Inclusion criteria included: mandibular or maxillary cheek tooth extraction where oral extraction failed and repulsion was used to complete extraction, and where clinical follow up information was available....
