Crabill M R, Schumacher J
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Mid-Rivers Equine Centre, Wentzville, Missouri, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 1998 Aug;14(2):291-307. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30199-2.
Periodontitis, infundibular necrosis, and periapical infection are dental diseases commonly affecting adult horses. Routine dental examinations and care may help to prevent these diseases. Further investigation of the treatment of horses with these diseases using local antimicrobial therapy, restorative dentistry, and endodontic therapy is needed. An understanding of the pathogenesis of these diseases aids in diagnosis and treatment. Gingival hyperplasia and odontogenic tumors are uncommon but should remain in a list of differential diagnoses when examining a horse with pertinent clinical signs. Recognition of odontogenic tumors as early as possible may facilitate surgery. Examination of the oral cavity of foals beyond the neonatal period should allow identification of brachygnathia and timely treatment when indicated.
牙周炎、髓腔坏死和根尖感染是成年马常见的牙科疾病。常规的牙科检查和护理可能有助于预防这些疾病。需要进一步研究使用局部抗菌治疗、修复牙科和牙髓治疗来治疗患有这些疾病的马匹。了解这些疾病的发病机制有助于诊断和治疗。牙龈增生和牙源性肿瘤并不常见，但在检查有相关临床症状的马匹时，应将其列入鉴别诊断清单。尽早识别牙源性肿瘤可能有助于手术。对新生期后的幼驹口腔进行检查，应能识别出下颌短小，并在有指征时及时进行治疗。
