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Dental sepsis

P O Mueller1, M Q Lowder

  • 1Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|September 22, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Dental sepsis in horses, often leading to periapical abscesses, results from tooth pulp exposure and bacterial infection. This condition commonly arises from issues like tooth impaction, fractures, or periodontal disease, causing significant dental problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Equine Pathology

Background:

  • Dental sepsis and periapical abscess formation are prevalent conditions in horses.
  • These conditions involve bacterial infection of the tooth pulp, often secondary to other dental issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the causes and consequences of dental sepsis in horses.
  • To highlight the pathways leading to periapical abscess formation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on equine dental pathology.
  • Analysis of common etiological factors for dental sepsis.

Main Results:

  • Dental sepsis frequently originates from maleruption, impaction, fractures, periodontal disease, or infundibular necrosis.
  • Infection of the pulp chamber leads to inflammation and potential periapical tissue involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the origins of dental sepsis is crucial for equine dental health.
  • Prompt identification and management of predisposing factors can prevent severe sequelae like periapical abscesses.

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