Chirurgische Entfernung einer ektopischen Zahnanlage bei einer Isländerstute

• Main Authors: Dicht, S, Del Chicca, Francesca, Fürst, Anton
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: German
• Published: Hans Huber 2011
• Subjects: Equine Department; Department of Small Animals; 570 Life sciences; biology; Runa; Iceland
• Online Access: https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/60579/; https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/60579/1/SAT153120569.pdf; https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-60579; https://doi.org/10.1024/0036-7281/a000275

Ectopic teeth occur because of failure of the first branchial cleft to close during development and are found mostly in young horses. Such dentigerous cysts are often located at the base of the ear, forming a notable swelling with a fistula, as it was the case with the two year old Iceland mare «Runa». In order to confirm the diagnosis, x-ray images were taken, which is also necessary to locate the ectopic tooth correctly. While operating, the whole cystic membrane should be removed and it is important to prevent adjacent nerves and blood vessels from damage. Prognosis for complete healing after removing an ectopic tooth is excellent.