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DENTAL PROBLEMS

ROUGH EDGES

HOOKS & RAMPS

WOLF TEETH

JAW BUMPS

IRREGULAR WEAR

SHEAR MOUTH

 

  hooks & ramps  

Deformations in the horse's teeth due to irregular wear can occur, known as hooks and ramps. Hooks and ramps prevent anterior (forward) and posterior (backward) movement required when raising and lowering the head and working in an outline.

Diagram of hooks and ramps

Diagram (Above) - Side view of skull showing Hooks and Ramps.

 

Hooks in an adult horse.

Hooks before treatment

(Left) Before treatment.

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Hooks after treatment

(Left) After treatment.

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