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Topic:Maxilla
The maxilla is one of the primary bones forming the upper jaw in horses, playing a significant role in the dental and skeletal structure of the equine head. It provides support for the upper teeth, including the incisors and cheek teeth, which are essential for the horse's ability to graze and process food. The maxilla also contributes to the formation of the nasal cavity and the orbit, influencing respiratory and visual functions. Anatomical variations and conditions affecting the maxilla, such as fractures, dental malocclusions, and sinusitis, can have implications for a horse's health and performance. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the anatomy, pathology, and clinical management of maxillary conditions in horses.
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....
