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Frontiers in veterinary science2024; 11; 1367861; doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1367861

Dental sectioning for intraoral equine cheek teeth extractions: 29 cases.

Abstract: The objectives of this retrospective study were to describe cheek teeth extraction by the sectioning technique, the decision making to use this technique and its potentially associated complications. Sectioning for dental extraction purpose was used in 29/461 (6.3%) of cases. Oro-sinusal fistula was the main post-operative complication, with 4/29 (13.7%) cases developing a macroscopic communication between the alveolus of the tooth extracted and the adjacent sinus compartment. All teeth where sectioning was attempted were successfully extracted. Sectioning for dental extraction appears to be a safe technique that can be used instead of or in addition too other minimal invasive cheek teeth extraction techniques. Thorough preoperative planning including oroscopic examination and medical imaging modalities are required to help in decision making, as well as excellent sedation and analgesia and horse compliance.
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Publication Date: 2024-02-15 PubMed ID: 38425840PubMed Central: PMC10901997DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1367861Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is a retrospective study assessing the effectiveness of a dental extraction technique called sectioning used in horses, its decision-making process, and associated complications.

Overview of the Research

  • The authors of this paper reviewed past instances of a dental extraction method termed ‘sectioning’, used in removing problematic cheek teeth from horses. The purpose of the study was to understand how often this technique was utilized, why it was chosen, and what complications arose as a result.
  • A total of 29 out of 461 cases, about 6.3%, utilized the sectioning method for tooth extraction. Regular post-operative checks were performed in all these cases to observe any associated complications.

Main Findings

  • The main post-operative complication noted was the development of an oro-sinusal fistula. This is a condition where there is an undesired connection between the tooth’s socket (alveolus) and the adjacent sinus compartment. Four out of the 29 cases using the sectioning technique, about 13.7%, experienced this complication.
  • Despite the observed complications, the researchers were able to conclude that the sectioning technique provided successful extractions in all cases it was used. This suggests that the technique can be reliable when used in dental extraction cases.

Implications of the Study

  • The study’s findings point towards the sectioning method as a safe and effective technique for dental extraction. It can be applied standalone or as a supplement to other minimally invasive cheek tooth extraction techniques.
  • However, the authors emphasize the importance of diligent preoperative planning. This would entail detailed oroscopic examination and relevant medical imaging procedures to understand the tooth’s condition better. By doing so, this aids in sound decision-making on whether the sectioning methodology is the most suitable approach.
  • Additionally, ensuring excellent sedation, good pain control (analgesia), and horse cooperation are vital to the method’s successful application.

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Leps A, Korsos S, Clarysse M, Vlaminck L. (2024). Dental sectioning for intraoral equine cheek teeth extractions: 29 cases. Front Vet Sci, 11, 1367861. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1367861

Publication

Frontiers in veterinary science
ISSN: 2297-1769
NlmUniqueID: 101666658
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 11
Pages: 1367861

Researcher Affiliations

Leps, Alexis
  • Department of Large Animal Surgery, Anesthesiology and Orthopedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Korsos, Szabolcs
  • Department of Large Animal Surgery, Anesthesiology and Orthopedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Clarysse, Michèle
  • Department of Large Animal Surgery, Anesthesiology and Orthopedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Vlaminck, Lieven
  • Department of Large Animal Surgery, Anesthesiology and Orthopedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision.

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