Equine Suture Exostosis: A Review of Cases from a Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Suture exostosis is an intriguing and not uncommon pathology that has to be included in the differential diagnosis for horses with swelling of the head. Although several singular case reports have been published, no large case series is available. The aim of this study is to report a multicentric retrospective collection of suture exostosis cases.

A computed tomographic study of endodontic and apical changes in 81 equine cheek teeth with sagittal fractures.

Background: Sagittal fractures of equine cheek teeth are commonly observed during oral examination. There are few reports on the apical and endodontic pathology associated with such fractures seen during computed tomographic (CT) examination.

Objectives: This study aimed to document the prevalence of CT changes indicative of apical disease in equine cheek teeth, which have suffered a sagittal fracture involving the clinical ± reserve crown.

Exploration of the Fecal Microbiota and Biomarker Discovery in Equine Grass Sickness.

Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a frequently fatal disease of horses, responsible for the death of 1 to 2% of the U.K. horse population annually.

Dental Disease in Aged Horses and Its Management.

Improved recognition of equine geriatric conditions has resulted in a surge in our aged population with a concurrent escalation of many age-related dental pathologies. Prevention of these disorder is the ultimate aim but early identification and appropriate management can increase an animal's oral comfort and maximise its masticatory ability. There is only a finite amount of tooth available for eruption in the horse and therefore as the teeth become worn and less efficient as a grinding unit, dietary modification becomes a paramount consideration to accommodate this.

2011 Census Field design: getting the numbers right.

A labour force of over 30,000 temporary field staff has been employed to carry out the Census. This article summarises the role of the field staff in collecting census questionnaires from households and communal establishments for the March 2011 enumeration. Building on the lessons learned from the 2001 Census, and taking account of changes in society and technology since 2001, the article provides a summary of the planned field staff structures and processes intended to deal with returned questionnaires and non-responders.

Partial ostectomy of the dens to correct atlantoaxial subluxation in a pony.

Objective: To report a surgical technique that allows decompression and anatomic re-alignment for management of subluxation of the atlantoaxial articulation.

Study Design: Clinical report.

Animals: Four-year-old Welsh Section B pony gelding.

Evaluation of the 2009 rehearsal and lessons learned for the 2011 Census.

A rehearsal for the 2011 Census was held in October 2009. This article provides a detailed summary and evaluation of this rehearsal, highlighting the successes, areas requiring improvement, and improvements planned for 2011 as a result of key lessons learned.

A tangential radiographic projection for investigation of the equine temporomandibular joint.

Objective: To (1) describe a tangential radiographic projection of the equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and (2) optimize the radiographic angle and determine its use in standing sedated horses.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Animals: Cadaveric equine skulls (n=11); 8 horses with a history of quidding or headshaking.

Complications of equine oral surgery.

The vast majority of equine oral procedures are dental-related and, unless great care is taken, almost all such procedures have the potential to cause marked short- or long-term damage to other oral structures. This review of the more common complications of oral surgery begins at the rostral oral cavity with procedures of the incisors, and then moves caudally to deal with complications related to procedures of wolf teeth and cheek teeth, including salivary duct disruption and dental sinusitis. Finally, complications associated with maxillary and mandibular fractures are discussed.

Evaluation of the long-term oral consequences of equine exodontia in 50 horses.

The aims of this study were to objectively evaluate and quantify the process of post-extraction cheek teeth (CT) dental drift in horses, and to report on associated disorders of CT wear and long-term periodontal health. Fifty horses that had CT oral extraction because of apical infection were prospectively re-examined and a full oral examination, including measurements of some dental parameters, was performed. Narrowing of the extraction space was noted in all cases with complete closure occurring in 18% of horses.

Trephination of the equine rostral maxillary sinus: efficacy and safety of two trephine sites.

Objective: To examine 2 rostral maxillary sinus (RMS) trephine sites for safety and efficacy using skulls of horses of varying age.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Animals: Cadaveric equine skulls (n=40).