Introduction
- Maintenance of the occlusal surfaces of the dental arcades to avoid sharp edges forming that may cause soft tissue trauma. Also to prevent focal overgrowths developing or result in progressive abnormalities of wear resulting in quidding or loss of condition.
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Uses
- Removal of sharp enamel points and hooks from cheek teeth.
- Reduction of focal overgrowths.
- Identification and possible correction of more advanced abnormalities of wear.
- Gentle rounding/smoothing of rostral portion of second pre-molar to potentially improve comfort with the bit.
Care with old horses; excessive rasping may result in loosening or loss of cheek teeth due to reduced reserve crown.
Advantages
- Cheap.
- Requires minimal restraint Restraint methods .
- Relatively easy procedure that prevents occurrence of more severe conditions.
Disadvantages
- Horses occasionally object to routine floating, especially to adequately float the caudal teeth or in cases of neglet/overgrowth.
- Sedation may be required to ensure an adequate job, eg oral examination should be thorough and complete at routine floating which may necessitate sedation.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Procedure
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