The Equine Gingiva: A Gross Anatomical Evaluation

Equine periodontal disease (ePD) usually starts with food impaction, formation of diastemata, gingival inflammation and formation of periodontal pockets. This process proceeds toward the dentoalveolar space, causing detachment of tooth supporting periodontal fibers. Although several therapeutical pr...

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Main Authors: Saskia Steinfort, Carmen Obach-Schröck, Michael Röcken, Felix Theiss, Klaus Failing, Jörg Vogelsberg, Carsten Staszyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00322/full