Crowthorne Veterinary Clinic scanned Equicare partner, Chartwell Equine’s  horse, Leeukloof Graniet, who had been experiencing unexplained discomfort  in the mouth for many months that traditional treatment could not identify.   CT scan revealed a supernumerary molar tooth that had displaced the normal tooth causing an infection, which would have been difficult to see in detail  with standard radiography.  The CT scan provided lots more information and enabled Dr Nicole du Toit, an Equine Dental Veterinary Specialist, to remove both teeth through the sinus cavity.  The horse is now recovering very well and is so much more comfortable!

Thanks to Equicare partner, Chartwell Equine Clinic, Dr Hildegard Setzkorn and owner of horse, Hermien Jooste,for allowing us to print this story.