Horses with moderate to severe dental pathology will require more frequent care or until the condition is improved. At times a deciduous baby tooth does not properly release thus causing the permanent tooth beneath to be impacted. Aside from dental discomfort of the impacted tooth, long term dental complications can occur. These enamel points create sources of irritation and oral discomfort. Oral discomfort leads to poor feed use, bitting problems, oral ulcers, abscesses and, colic.
Many unfortunate horses are quiet and endure poor dental conditions until severe pathology develops.
Protuberant crown reduction is indicated. Are signs that are associated with severe and usually correctable dental conditions.