New ways to diagnose and treat equine dental-related sinus disease

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2013 Aug;29(2):467-85, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2013.04.003. Epub 2013 May 23.

Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of equine dental-related sinus disease is often challenging. Dental-related sinus disease is common and knowledge of these diseases is becoming increasingly important in veterinary medicine. Diagnostic capabilities are continually improving, leading to early diagnostic and therapeutic successes. With advanced imaging modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, understanding of the intimate anatomic relationship between teeth and the paranasal sinuses continues to progress. There are many therapeutic options available for the treatment of these common and challenging disorders. A complete understanding of the disease, therapeutic options, and potential complications is vital to overall successful resolution of clinical signs in equine dental-related sinus disorders.

Keywords: Dental; Disease; Equine; Sinus; Surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horse Diseases / therapy*
  • Horses
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / therapy
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / veterinary*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinuses / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
  • Tooth / pathology
  • Tooth Diseases / diagnosis
  • Tooth Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Diseases / therapy
  • Tooth Diseases / veterinary*