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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2020; 36(3); 445-476; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2020.08.001

Dental Radiography and Radiographic Signs of Equine Dental Disease.

Abstract: Radiography is an important imaging modality and is available to most equine veterinarians providing primary care. Diagnostic radiographic imaging of the equine skull and dentition requires careful positioning and technique. This article is aimed at providing the veterinarian with instructions and guidelines for obtaining diagnostic skull and dental radiographs and a discussion of the radiographic signs of dental disease with case-based examples. The limitations of radiography are discussed with regard to determining the need for adjunct diagnostic techniques and more advanced imaging techniques, such as computed tomography.
Publication Date: 2020-10-14 PubMed ID: 33067094DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2020.08.001Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is about the use of radiographic imaging for examining dental diseases in horses, offering instructions for obtaining necessary radiographs and discussing its limitations and the need for additional diagnostic techniques.

Diagnosis and Imaging of Equine Dental Disease with Radiography

The focus of the research paper is on the implementation of radiography for diagnosis and visual display of horse dental problems. Key points covered in this section are:

  • The use of radiography as a prevalent imaging modality to detect dental diseases in horses.
  • The requirement of meticulous positioning and technique for diagnostic radiographic imaging for a horse’s skull and dentition.
  • A detailed guide for veterinarians with methods for acquiring diagnostic skull and dental radiographs is provided in the study.

Radiographic Signs of Dental Disease and Case Study Analysis

An essential feature of the article is the discussion of the radiographic indications of dental diseases. Specific aspects studied here include:

  • The researchers discuss and analyze various radiographic signs that usually imply dental diseases.
  • The article features case-based illustrations to make the discussed concepts more comprehensible.

Limitations of Radiography and Need for Superior Imaging Techniques

The article doesn’t just cover the benefits of radiography but also addresses its restrictions, especially regarding the necessity for more advanced diagnostic procedures. The main points touched upon in this portion are:

  • The recognition of limitations about radiography when it comes to equine dental disease diagnosis, thereby allowing for the implementation of additional diagnostic methods.
  • The necessity for advancements in imaging techniques, like computed tomography, is warranted due to the limitations of radiography.

Cite This Article

APA
Baratt RM. (2020). Dental Radiography and Radiographic Signs of Equine Dental Disease. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 36(3), 445-476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2020.08.001

Publication

ISSN: 1558-4224
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 36
Issue: 3
Pages: 445-476
PII: S0749-0739(20)30042-0

Researcher Affiliations

Baratt, Robert M
  • Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic, 12 Centre Street, Salem, CT 06420, USA. Electronic address: robert.baratt.dvm@gmail.com.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Horses
  • Radiography, Dental / methods
  • Radiography, Dental / veterinary
  • Radiography, Dental, Digital / veterinary
  • Stomatognathic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomatognathic Diseases / veterinary
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary

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This article has been cited 4 times.
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