Equine Oral Endoscopy.
Abstract: Oral endoscopy is a valuable addition to the equine dental examination process. It enables veterinarians to visualize subtle oral disorders and is a useful client education tool. There are several commercially available oral endoscopic systems on the market. Practitioners can also assemble their own systems. An oral endoscope is used to perform a thorough and systematic oral examination and to visualize normal oral structures as well as oral disorders. It is also used to guide instrument placement during oral surgeries and other dental procedures.
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Publication Date: 2020-10-14 PubMed ID: 33067096DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2020.07.001Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Anatomy
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Study
- Dental Health
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Treatment
- Endoscopy
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Equine Science
- Horses
- Oral Health
- Surgery
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Procedure
- Veterinary Science
Summary
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The research article discusses the application of oral endoscopy in equine dental examinations and how it improves diagnosis of oral disorders. Further, it provides a guide to various commercial systems available and the opportunity for practitioners to assemble their own.
Oral Endoscopy in Equine Dental Examination
In this research, the author sheds light on the pivotal role of oral endoscopy in equine dental examinations. Principally,
- Oral endoscopy serves as a diagnostic tool that allows veterinarians to inspect subtle oral conditions and ailments, which can be challenging to detect with a standard visual examination.
- Apart from aiding precise diagnosis, it also serves as a tool for educating clients about the respective oral conditions
Commercially Available Oral Endoscopic Systems and Self-Assembly Possibility
The article also analyzes various oral endoscopic systems that are available in the market.
- The author points out that there are several commercially available systems that practitioners can utilize.
- However, it also provides interesting possibilities for veterinarians to assemble their own personalized endoscopic systems based on their specific needs and expertise.
Usage of Oral Endoscope in the Medical Procedure
The author elaborates upon the uses of an oral endoscope in the field of equine medicine, particularly in surgical and dental procedures.
- The oral endoscope is used for performing detailed and systematic oral examinations, visualizing normal oral structures, and detecting disorders in the oral cavity of the horse.
- It has a prominent role in guiding instrument placement during oral surgeries and other dental procedures, thereby contributing to improved outcomes and lesser risks.
Cite This Article
APA
True CK, Dotzel AR.
(2020).
Equine Oral Endoscopy.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 36(3), 433-443.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2020.07.001 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Woodside Equine Clinic, PO Box 989, Ashland, VA 23005, USA.
- Laurel Highland Veterinary Clinic, 2586 Northway Road Ext, Williamsport, PA 17701, USA. Electronic address: ardotzel@laurelhighland.com.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Diagnosis, Oral
- Endoscopy / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Horses
- Mouth Diseases / diagnosis
- Mouth Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Mouth Diseases / veterinary
- Tooth / anatomy & histology
- Tooth / diagnostic imaging
- Tooth Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Tooth Diseases / veterinary
Conflict of Interest Statement
Disclosure The authors do not have any commercial or financial conflicts of interest or any funding sources to disclose.
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