Tremaine Henry
Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS405DU, UK.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2013 Aug;29(2):441-65, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2013.04.013. Epub 2013 Jun 12.
The last decade has seen a number of studies that have illuminated our knowledge of hypsodont dental disease and re-examined some of the traditionally performed practices. In addition there has been a major interest in routine preventative dentistry and non-traumatic treatments. These have highlighted some potential risks of the use of modern tools when applied to traditional techniques. This has also led to a reflective review of equine dentistry with the emphasis on attempting to preserve and salvage dental and periodontal tissues, with minimal trauma. In addition, precise imaging and instrumentation have facilitated minimally invasive techniques in conscious sedated horses, and there is renewed interest in comparative dentistry leading to trials with restorative techniques that are practiced in other species.
在过去十年中，已有多项研究增进了我们对高冠齿牙病的了解，并重新审视了一些传统的治疗方法。此外，人们对常规预防性牙科和非创伤性治疗也产生了浓厚兴趣。这些研究凸显了将现代工具应用于传统技术时存在的一些潜在风险。这也促使人们对马牙科进行反思，重点是尝试在创伤最小的情况下保留和挽救牙齿及牙周组织。此外，精确的成像和器械技术推动了在清醒镇静马匹中采用微创技术，并且人们对比较牙科重新产生兴趣，进而开展了在其他物种中应用的修复技术试验。
