Vetrident Veterinary Practice has everything needed to thoroughly and accurately examine your horse. From basic instrumentation like mirrors and probes, various oroscopes and sinuscopes to a digital DR system for additional X-ray images: Vetrident has everything on hand to examine your animal optimally. Additionally, Vetrident Veterinary Practice also has a dental unit, equipped with an extensive array of handpieces, turbines, drills, and files. In addition to performing root canal treatments, we can also use this unit to drill into a tooth’s root canal and assess the tooth’s vitality.
Prevention is better than cure. Waiting until your horse shows symptoms often means it’s already too late. Horses are champions at hiding tooth pain. That’s why an annual check-up is essential for your horse’s well-being, just like it is for us. Usually, such a check-up involves (limited) correction of the chewing surface. These small corrections make a world of difference to your horse’s long-term well-being. A healthy horse starts with a healthy mouth. An annual dental check-up is an investment in your horse’s future. Additionally, you’ll receive a digital report with necessary photos for each horse.
As a veterinarian-equine dentist, we have the right expertise to provide advice on bits and tack. Please note: Vetrident Veterinary Practice does not sell bits, nor are we distributors, let alone representatives of any brand of bits. We provide independent advice on the width, thickness, and type of bit. We do this based on scientific research and with the welfare of your horse as our starting point.
At Vetrident Veterinary Practice, we actually consider tooth extraction as a form of amputation. This means that we were too late to save this tooth in another way. However, tooth extractions are sometimes necessary without a doubt. Vetrident Veterinary Practice has a very extensive arsenal of instruments for this purpose.
Tooth extractions are performed in almost all cases on the standing horse and usually through the mouth (oral approach). When the tooth cannot be approached through the mouth, a minimally invasive buccotomy may be opted for. This involves making a small incision in the cheek. Screw extraction, fragmentation, segmentation, trepanation, etc., are possible.
We always strive to work as minimally invasively as possible to avoid complications.
Horses can also develop cavities (caries).
Although the formation of cavities in horses differs from that in humans, the treatment is similar. We remove the affected tooth tissue as thoroughly as possible with drills and files. The tooth is treated with various products and techniques until it is clean enough to apply a filling. This filling usually consists of multiple layers and different materials. Often, the treatment can be completed in one go. However, sometimes it is necessary to place a temporary disinfecting filling and repeat the procedure after a few weeks before applying a permanent filling.
Just like with humans, regular monitoring of these fillings is necessary. Therefore, it is important to check the integrity of the fillings at least annually and repair them where necessary.
Until recently, there was only one possible treatment for an infected tooth: tooth extraction. However, advances in technique and instrumentation have now made it possible to preserve the tooth in many cases. In such cases, we can perform endodontic treatment (root canal treatment) on the affected tooth. During these root canal treatments, we remove all the infected tissue from the tooth and try to clean the tooth as thoroughly as possible. In most cases, we apply a temporary disinfecting filling and repeat the procedure after a few weeks. Afterward, we can place a permanent filling.
Regular monitoring of the tooth and the placed fillings is also necessary in this case. It is important to check the integrity of the fillings at least annually and repair them where necessary.
Sinus pathology often goes hand in hand with dental problems. The roots of the upper jaw molars are located in the bottom of the sinus. In cases of chronic sinusitis, it is often not enough to only solve the dental problem. We often need to flush the sinus or treat it surgically.
Vetrident Veterinary Practice has a very thin, flexible endoscope with which we can often reach the sinus through the nose. This avoids an approach through the skull.
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Mainly in young stallions, we often see fractures of the lower jaw. In many cases, the fracture can be stabilized with cerclage wire (a kind of brace is made). These procedures can also normally be performed on the standing horse.
Diastemata are gaps between teeth. Food accumulates in these gaps. Under the influence of bacteria, a process of decay occurs, which is accompanied by inflammation of the gums and everything surrounding the tooth. This is called periodontitis. Unfortunately, it is one of the most common, painful, and often chronic conditions of the horse’s teeth.
Treatment is rarely a ‘quick fix’. There are numerous treatment options, such as widening the diastemata, frequent cleaning and rinsing, filling with different types of filling material, various methods of filing the teeth, and so on.
The practice is specially designed to facilitate a thorough and accurate examination of your horse. Mirrors, probes, oroscopes, sinuscopes, digital DR X-ray equipment, dental unit, and an experienced team that continuously updates their skills. In short, everything is available to examine and treat your horse.
The team at Vetrident Veterinary Practice continuously updates their skills and also serves as speakers at various conferences, workshops, clinics, etc. You can come to us to organize a fun, informative evening for horse owners, or for giving a presentation on a new treatment technique for fellow veterinarians. Vetrident Veterinary Practice also regularly organizes courses and clinics. We work closely with Equide Veterinary Practice (Veterinarian Wouter Demey) and The Nordic College of Equine Dentistry for this.
As a veterinarian, you can turn to us for all dental-related questions. You are very welcome during the examination/treatment of a referred patient. Feel free to contact us for advice regarding a patient or to evaluate X-ray images. Vetrident Veterinary Practice specializes in the examination and treatment of dental problems. We commit ourselves to not initiating any examinations or treatments that do not directly affect the existing dental problems. Therefore, we do not perform pregnancy checks or lameness examinations, nor do we deworm, vaccinate, or treat skin problems in referred dental patients.
Dental examination
Vetrident Veterinary Practice has everything needed to thoroughly and accurately examine your horse. From basic instrumentation like mirrors and probes, various oroscopes and sinuscopes to a digital DR system for additional X-ray images: Vetrident has everything on hand to examine your animal optimally. Additionally, Vetrident Veterinary Practice also has a dental unit, equipped with an extensive array of handpieces, turbines, drills, and files. In addition to performing root canal treatments, we can also use this unit to drill into a tooth’s root canal and assess the tooth’s vitality.
Annual dental treatment and preventive dental care
Prevention is better than cure. Waiting until your horse shows symptoms often means it’s already too late. Horses are champions at hiding tooth pain. That’s why an annual check-up is essential for your horse’s well-being, just like it is for us. Usually, such a check-up involves (limited) correction of the chewing surface. These small corrections make a world of difference to your horse’s long-term well-being. A healthy horse starts with a healthy mouth. An annual dental check-up is an investment in your horse’s future. Additionally, you’ll receive a digital report with necessary photos for each horse.
Bit advice
As a veterinarian-equine dentist, we have the right expertise to provide advice on bits and tack. Please note: Vetrident Veterinary Practice does not sell bits, nor are we distributors, let alone representatives of any brand of bits. We provide independent advice on the width, thickness, and type of bit. We do this based on scientific research and with the welfare of your horse as our starting point.
Tooth extractions
At Vetrident Veterinary Practice, we actually consider tooth extraction as a form of amputation. This means that we were too late to save this tooth in another way. However, tooth extractions are sometimes necessary without a doubt. Vetrident Veterinary Practice has a very extensive arsenal of instruments for this purpose.
Tooth extractions are performed in almost all cases on the standing horse and usually through the mouth (oral approach). When the tooth cannot be approached through the mouth, a minimally invasive buccotomy may be opted for. This involves making a small incision in the cheek. Screw extraction, fragmentation, segmentation, trepanation, etc., are possible.
We always strive to work as minimally invasively as possible to avoid complications.
Caries treatment
Horses can also develop cavities (caries).
Although the formation of cavities in horses differs from that in humans, the treatment is similar. We remove the affected tooth tissue as thoroughly as possible with drills and files. The tooth is treated with various products and techniques until it is clean enough to apply a filling. This filling usually consists of multiple layers and different materials. Often, the treatment can be completed in one go. However, sometimes it is necessary to place a temporary disinfecting filling and repeat the procedure after a few weeks before applying a permanent filling.
Just like with humans, regular monitoring of these fillings is necessary. Therefore, it is important to check the integrity of the fillings at least annually and repair them where necessary.
Root canal treatment or endodontics
Until recently, there was only one possible treatment for an infected tooth: tooth extraction. However, advances in technique and instrumentation have now made it possible to preserve the tooth in many cases. In such cases, we can perform endodontic treatment (root canal treatment) on the affected tooth. During these root canal treatments, we remove all the infected tissue from the tooth and try to clean the tooth as thoroughly as possible. In most cases, we apply a temporary disinfecting filling and repeat the procedure after a few weeks. Afterward, we can place a permanent filling.
Regular monitoring of the tooth and the placed fillings is also necessary in this case. It is important to check the integrity of the fillings at least annually and repair them where necessary.
Sinus churgery
Sinus pathology often goes hand in hand with dental problems. The roots of the upper jaw molars are located in the bottom of the sinus. In cases of chronic sinusitis, it is often not enough to only solve the dental problem. We often need to flush the sinus or treat it surgically.
Vetrident Veterinary Practice has a very thin, flexible endoscope with which we can often reach the sinus through the nose. This avoids an approach through the skull.
Kaakfractuur
Mainly in young stallions, we often see fractures of the lower jaw. In many cases, the fracture can be stabilized with cerclage wire (a kind of brace is made). These procedures can also normally be performed on the standing horse.
Treatment of diastemata and periodontitis
Diastemata are gaps between teeth. Food accumulates in these gaps. Under the influence of bacteria, a process of decay occurs, which is accompanied by inflammation of the gums and everything surrounding the tooth. This is called periodontitis. Unfortunately, it is one of the most common, painful, and often chronic conditions of the horse’s teeth.
Treatment is rarely a ‘quick fix’. There are numerous treatment options, such as widening the diastemata, frequent cleaning and rinsing, filling with different types of filling material, various methods of filing the teeth, and so on.
Advanced diagnostics
The practice is specially designed to facilitate a thorough and accurate examination of your horse. Mirrors, probes, oroscopes, sinuscopes, digital DR X-ray equipment, dental unit, and an experienced team that continuously updates their skills. In short, everything is available to examine and treat your horse.
Training, lectures & education
The team at Vetrident Veterinary Practice continuously updates their skills and also serves as speakers at various conferences, workshops, clinics, etc. You can come to us to organize a fun, informative evening for horse owners, or for giving a presentation on a new treatment technique for fellow veterinarians. Vetrident Veterinary Practice also regularly organizes courses and clinics. We work closely with Equide Veterinary Practice (Veterinarian Wouter Demey) and The Nordic College of Equine Dentistry for this.
Referral & consultancy
As a veterinarian, you can turn to us for all dental-related questions. You are very welcome during the examination/treatment of a referred patient. Feel free to contact us for advice regarding a patient or to evaluate X-ray images. Vetrident Veterinary Practice specializes in the examination and treatment of dental problems. We commit ourselves to not initiating any examinations or treatments that do not directly affect the existing dental problems. Therefore, we do not perform pregnancy checks or lameness examinations, nor do we deworm, vaccinate, or treat skin problems in referred dental patients.