A case of facial deformity due to bilateral developmental maxillary cheek teeth displacement in an adult horse.
Abstract: A 7-year-old mare presented with facial deformities associated with oral discomfort and weight loss was found to have bilateral, palatal, developmental displacements of the maxillary 08s, with secondary diastema. Following repulsion of both displaced teeth, the horse regained weight and resumed training. Bony deformities remained visible 9 mo after discharge. Une jument de 7 ans présentée avec des déformations faciales associées à de l’inconfort oral et à une perte de poids a montré, après examen, des déplacements développementaux, bilatéraux, du coté palatal des 4 prémolaires supérieures, avec un diastème secondaire. Après répulsion des 2 dents déplacées, le cheval a regagné de l’état et repris l’entrainement. Les déformations osseuses étaient toujours visibles 9 mois après la sortie de la jument. (Traduit par les auteurs)
Publication Date: 2011-01-05 PubMed ID: 21197210PubMed Central: PMC2942058
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The research article documents a case where a 7-year-old mare was found with facial deformity and weight loss due to the bilateral displacement of her upper premolars. After the affected teeth were treated, the horse was able to regain weight and resume training, although some bone deformity remained visible.
Introduction
- This study takes a look at a particular case where a 7-year-old mare exhibited remarkable facial deformities along with oral discomfort and weight loss.
- The unusual event aroused the interest of the researchers, leading them to investigate the cause of such symptoms.
Findings
- Upon examination, it was revealed that the horse had bilateral, palatal displacements of the maxillary 08s, also known as the upper premolars.
- This type of displacement, which is developmentally origin, was found on both sides, thus indicating the bilateral nature.
- The affected teeth had not just shifted but had also caused a secondary diastema – a gap between two teeth.
Treatment and Results
- Treatment enlisted the repulsion (forcible ejection or withdrawal) of both displaced teeth.
- Following the treatment, the horse unexpectedly started regaining weight and was even able to resume training, thus indicating a successful treatment approach.
Long-term Observations
- While the horse returned to its normal routine and regained vitality, the bony deformities that were part of the initial symptoms remained visible.
- Abnormalities could still be observed nine months post-treatment, when the horse was discharged.
Conclusion
- This case study sheds light on the impact of dental disorders on the overall health and wellbeing of horses.
- It prompted an exploration of treatment options for dental displacement in horses, thus contributing valuable knowledge for equine health and veterinary science.
Cite This Article
APA
Robert MP, Gangl MC, Lepage OM.
(2011).
A case of facial deformity due to bilateral developmental maxillary cheek teeth displacement in an adult horse.
Can Vet J, 51(10), 1152-1156.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Université de Lyon, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon, Equine Department, Marcy L'Etoile, France. mickrob17@hotmail.com
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cheek / surgery
- Female
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Maxilla
- Surgery, Oral / methods
- Surgery, Veterinary / methods
- Tooth Diseases / surgery
- Tooth Diseases / veterinary
- Tooth Extraction / methods
- Tooth Extraction / veterinary
- Treatment Outcome
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Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Spadari A, Saragoni G, Meistro F, Ralletti MV, Marzari F, Rinnovati R. Intranasal Dental Repulsion of a Displaced Cheek Tooth in an Arabian Filly. Animals (Basel) 2025 Mar 8;15(6).
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