Equine dentistry / Jack Easley, Padraic M. Dixon, James Schumacher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Easley, J. A., author.

Dixon, Padraic M., author.

Schumacher, J. (James), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Diseases.

Horses.

Equine dentistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (917 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

[St. Louis, Missouri] : Saunders, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A compilation of a wide range of topics discussed by world-renowned experts in the field of equine dentistry.The new edition of this popular resource represents a total revision of previous content and provides the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge of the field. Comprehensive and definitive, Equine Dentistry third edition retains the successful approach of extensive illustration and step-by-step guidance through oral and dental procedures. In addition, it includes many new figures, expanded text sections in key areas and brings to the team two new editors of international repute. Many new contributions from international experts are combined in this text to promote not only the care of horses in regards to oral and dental health but also the education of veterinary professionals in this rapidly developing area.- Jack Easley is joined by James Schumacher and Padraic Dixon in the editorial team- Seven new chapters reflect the major advances in dental anatomy and disease and also more general advances in analgesia and anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and dental surgery- The brand-new DVD provides visual as well as vocal guidance to techniques of equine dental examination and prophylactic treatment

Contents:

Cover image; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Contributors; Preface and Acknowledgments; Section 1: Introduction; Chapter 1: Equine dental evolution; Introduction; Equid interrelationships and phylogeny; Fossil horse dental adaptations; Trends in dental evolution; Histology; Dental ontogeny and wear; Sexual dimorphism; Cranial adaptations; Summary: modern Equus; Acknowledgments; Chapter 2: The history of equine dentistry; Introduction; Ancient roots; Stablemasters; Barbary; The Age of Enlightenment and the introduction of formal education

The origins of organized veterinary dentistryEducation during four decades of war; Acknowledgments; Chapter 3: Bits, bridles and accessories; Introduction; Proper use of bits and bridles; Signs of bitting problems; Mouthpieces; Snaffle bits (Fig. 3.2); Leverage bits (Figs 3.4 & 3.5); Gag bits (Figs 3.8 & 3.9); Full bridle; Pelhams (Figs 3.12 & 3.13); Driving bits (Figs 3.14 & 3.15); Overchecks and sidechecks (Figs 3.16-3.19); Team driving; Fitting the bit; Bitless bridles; Accessories; Conclusion; Chapter 4: The business of equine dentistry; Major contributing business factors; Summary

Section 2: MorphologyChapter 5: Dental anatomy; Introduction; Equine dental evolution; Embryology of teeth; Dental structures; Gross Anatomy of Equine Teeth; Supporting bones and muscles of prehension and mastication; Chapter 6: Dental physiology; Introduction; Functional morphology; Anatomy; Mastication: the chewing cycle; Summary; Chapter 7: Aging; Introduction; Eruption; Changes of the occlusal surface (Fig. 7.4); Changes in shape of the incisors; The Galvayne's groove (Fig. 7.6B); Dental star morphology; Dental aging in different horse breeds; Conclusion

Section 3: Dental disease and pathologyChapter 8: Disorders of development and eruption of the teeth and developmental craniofacial abnormalities; Craniofacial abnormalities; Disorders of dental development; Dental dysplasia; Disparity in the length of the cheek teeth rows; Abnormalities of dental eruption; Retention of deciduous teeth; Developmental diastema(ta); Developmental displacement of teeth; Chapter 9: Head and dental trauma; The oral environment and healing of oral injuries; Management of horses with facial trauma; Management of mandibular and maxillary fractures

Chapter 10: Equine dental pathologyIntroduction; Abnormalities of wear; Diastemata; Periodontal disease; Disorders of pulp; Apical infections; Dental caries; Dental fractures; Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH); Chapter 11: Oral and dental tumors; Introduction; Diagnostic procedures for suspected neoplastic disease; General principles of differential diagnosis; General principles of management for neoplastic disease; Surgery; Cryosurgery; Chemotherapy; Other 'treatments'; Tumors of dental-tissue origin (odontogenic tumors); Tumors of bone (osteogenic tumors)

Tumors of soft-tissue origin

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-7020-5088-1