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Journal Article 
A long-term study of apicoectomy and endodontic treatment of apically infected cheek teeth in 12 horses 
Simhofer, H; Stoian, C; Zetner, K 
2008 
1 
Veterinary Journal
ISSN: 1090-0233
EISSN: 1532-2971 
178 
3 
411-418 
The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of apicoectomy and retrograde endodontic treatment in 12 horses with apical cheek teeth infections. The affected apices were removed using a diamond bur mounted on a dental drill, and after pulp removal the root canals were filed with Hedstrøm files and then alternately flushed with sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide and alcohol. The pulp canals were dried and filled with endodontic cement and gutta-percha points. An undercut was made in the apical aspect of the root canals that were then sealed with self-curing glass ionomer cement. Follow up information was obtained 38-67 months following treatment and indicated that the treatment had been successful in 7/12 horses (58%), partially successful in 2 horses (17%) and unsuccessful in 3 (25%). With good case selection, apicoectomy can preserve a proportion of apically infected cheek teeth. The use of advanced imaging techniques and improved surgical techniques could increase the success rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Veterinary Journal is the property of W B Saunders and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) 
APICOECTOMY; ENDODONTICS; TEETH -- Diseases; INFECTION; EQUINE dentistry; HORSES; Apical infections; Endodontic treatment