Equine maxilar molar exodontia by repulsion: description of two different surgical techniques

Authors

  • Javier Montero Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Juan Estrada Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Ricardo Estrada Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Jose Vargas Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Miguel Somarriba Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Stephanie Harrington Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Carlos Segura Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Manuel Estrada Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica

Keywords:

Extraction, repulsion, neuroleptanalgesia, molar, exodontia

Abstract

Two modifications of the technique for molar exodontia by repulsion are described. Each clinical case had the first maxilar molar on the left side (tooth number 209) extracted using one of the two modifications. Each surgical procedure was performed by a different veterinary surgeon. Both procedures, although similar, differed in equipment used, surgical approach and postoperative care. The surgical procedure in both patients was performed with the horse in the standing position under the effect of neuroleptanalgesia and nerve block techniques. The described modifications to the exodontia technique and the proper knowledge of the regional anatomy, reduced the range of probable complications and caused a prompt recovery of the patients. The clinical evolution of the mare undergoing the least invasive technique had a shorter recovery time, less postoperative complications and better cosmetical results.

Author Biographies

Javier Montero, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Juan Estrada, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Ricardo Estrada, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Jose Vargas, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Miguel Somarriba, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Stephanie Harrington, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Carlos Segura, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

Manuel Estrada, Universidad Nacional

Hospital de Especies Mayores, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

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Equine maxilar molar exodontia by repulsion: description of two different surgical techniques. (2013). Ciencias Veterinarias, 27(1), 31-42. https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/veterinaria/article/view/4981

How to Cite

Equine maxilar molar exodontia by repulsion: description of two different surgical techniques. (2013). Ciencias Veterinarias, 27(1), 31-42. https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/veterinaria/article/view/4981

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