Two- and three-dimensional computed tomographic anatomy of the enamel, infundibulae and pulp of 126 equine cheek teeth. Part 1: Findings in teeth without macroscopic occlusal or computed tomographic lesions

Equine Veterinary Journal

Volumn 41, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 433-440

  Windley, Z ^a   Weller, R ^a   Tremaine, W H ^b   Perkins, J D ^a  

^a ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Computer tomography; Enamel; Horse; Infundibulum; Pulp; Teeth

Indexed keywords

AGING; ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ARTICLE; COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; HISTOLOGY; HORSE; TOOTH;

AGING; ANIMALS; HORSES; TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED; TOOTH;

EQUIDAE;

EID: 70349208520     PISSN: 04251644     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2746/042516409X390214     Document Type: Article

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