Malocclusions and Dental Diseases in Privately Owned Horses in the Mazovia Region of Poland.

ABSTRACT: Dental disorders, a term encompassing both malocclusion and dental disease, constitute a serious health problem in horses worldwide. As horse populations differ among countries and regions, a geographically specific characterization of the occurrence of various dental disorders may be helpful for local equine practitioners. This study investigated the prevalence and frequency distribution of selected malocclusions and dental diseases in horses housed in the Mazovia region of Poland, with attention paid to variations among age, gender, and breed categories. Routine dental examinations were conducted on 206 privately owned horses (n = 206). Disorders were recorded using a dental chart and classified as either malocclusions or dental diseases. Out of all examined horses, 95% demonstrat

SUBMITTER: Gorski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9686654 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature