Horses’ teeth grow throughout life and need regular care to prevent sharp points and problems with eating. Equine dentistry uses its own set of instruments. Equine dental instruments are therefore longer and stronger than small-animal tools.
Main instruments
- Dental floats and rasps
- Mouth specula (gags)
- Extraction forceps
- Elevators
- Molar cutters
What to look for
- Strong, well-made heads and handles
- Interchangeable blades on floats
- Smooth surfaces that are easy to clean
Who buys
- Equine vets
- Equine dental technicians, where permitted
- Veterinary schools
Choosing equine dental instruments
Equine dental instruments must reach far back into a large mouth. Therefore, length, strength and a secure grip matter most. For example, dental floats and rasps need solid handles and replaceable blades, because the blades wear quickly. In addition, a good mouth speculum keeps the horse’s mouth open safely.
First, list the routine jobs you do, such as floating sharp points and checking for loose teeth. Next, add extraction and elevating tools for more advanced work. Also, check that every item is easy to clean, since horses’ mouths hold a lot of debris. As a result, your kit stays hygienic between visits.
Many equine vets and dental technicians carry their kit in a strong, wheeled case. However, the case must keep instruments apart so that edges stay sharp. So, use trays or rolls inside.
The equine dentistry overview explains common treatments. To order equine dental instruments, request a quote.
Equine dental instruments from Tata Surgical
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