Apical Infections of Cheek Teeth and Their Oral Extraction P.M. Dixon - AAEP Focus 2006
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Apical (periapical) infections of cheek teeth (CT) are a major clinical problem, especially in younger horses, where the infection inevitably involves the supporting mandibular (Fig. 1) or maxillary bones (Fig. 2), or the overlying paranasal sinuses. The term apical infection is preferable to tooth root infection as these infections often occur in younger horses before any true roots (enamel-free apical areas) develop, although in adult horses, apical infections can also be accurately termed tooth root infections.
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The Aetiology, Diagnosis and Current Therapy of Developmental and Acquired Equine Dental Disorders, by P. M. Dixon; P0707.1203
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