Equine Dental Toolkit

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Written by: KJ Goodman

Providing top-quality equine dentistry services requires more than just skilled hands and a keen eye.

To ensure the highest standards of oral health for your equine clients, it’s essential to have a toolkit that’s as comprehensive as it is precise.

Designed and tested by the leading equine dental vets in the industry, MAI Animal Health manufactures reliable and consistently high-quality products. Combined with unparalleled service and support, MAI Animal Health is the go-to source for equine dental instruments

From the classics to the cutting-edge, let’s dig into the instruments that can elevate your practice, improve diagnostic accuracy and enhance the overall well-being of your equine patients.

For every equine dental professional:

X Spec^™ Equine Speculum

AlumiSpec^™ Equine Speculum

A high-quality speculum is essential for a thorough equine dental examination and any treatments that need to occur. The X Spec^™ Equine Speculum is the next generation of the original AlumiSpec^™, known and trusted throughout the industry.

The X Spec^™ is lightweight, works for all sizes of horses and uses a cinch-lock system for infinite access to a patient’s oral cavity. The wider design provides more space between the horse’s cheek and speculum to accommodate digital radiography plates for obtaining dental films – X-rays can be taken with the speculum on the patient!

For accurate diagnosis:

Equine Diagnostic Kit

Accurate evaluation and diagnosis of any dental issues are the first steps toward a healthier horse. The Equine Diagnostic Kit has the basic instruments every equine dental professional needs for a routine examination. The kit includes The Edge Equine^™ Mouth Mirror and Dental Pick, Replacement Mouth Mirror, VDP Equine Periodontal Pick, 11” Alligator Forceps, Periodontal Probe and Explorer, all in a convenient Carrying Case.

For floating:

Floating is a key aspect of regular equine dental maintenance. MAI Animal Health has several options so you can find a float that fits your practice.

Flexi-Float^™ Ultra: A one-of-a-kind, lightweight, compact, all-in-one, battery-powered float system. It’s the only system with fully integrated irrigation, suction and trigger speed control. The slender design, movable disc and 180°-rotating shaft allow for prime maneuverability.

Versa-Float^™: Delivers a new standard to power dental instruments, allowing you to build your own system. The variable speed unit is controlled by the trigger on the pistol-grip handle, allowing the practitioner more control and accuracy in the mouth. The Versa-Float^™ has both floating and sectioning capabilities.

EEZY-Drive^™ Pro: A belt system with a battery pack, the EEZY-Drive^™ Pro is a portable, lightweight, all-in-one system that can utilize any key-driven handpiece.

Quick Float^™: Lightweight, durable and affordable, the Quick Float^™ is a great starting point for any equine dental professional.

For extractions:

The 4-prong extraction forceps, 3 mm Standard Spreader and T-handle Gingival Elevator set included in the Equine Extraction Kit are a great starting point for basic extractions.

Equine Extraction Kit

For more advanced extractions using the Minimally Invasive Buccotomy technique, the Gunther Speculum and Buccotomy Starter Kit are a great addition to your practice.

Gunther Speculum

Buccotomy Starter Kit

For periodontal and endodontic issues:

The only system of its kind in the United States, the Equine Periodontal System is used for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and endodontic procedures in horses.

The Equine Periodontal System includes:

High Speed Handpiece with an equine extension
Air / Water Handpiece with both short and long tips
Air Abrasion Handpiece
Vacuum Handpiece

Maintenance

Quality dental instruments are vital to the success of your practice, but sometimes they require a substantial investment. Regular maintenance is necessary to get the most life out of your instruments.

Proper maintenance begins with a thorough cleaning after each use. Resist the temptation to put your equipment in the truck at the end of the day with the intention of cleaning it tomorrow. Using a cleaner or disinfectant after each use will help keep your instruments operating in top condition and will help prevent the spread of disease.

Cleaning and maintenance instructions are included in the manual for each instrument. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Nothing can prevent all equipment failure, but following proper maintenance procedures can minimize it.

Service and support

By purchasing your equine dental equipment from MAI Animal Health, you’re also establishing a relationship with our team. We proudly stand behind our products with unparalleled service and support. We know our products intimately and offer personalized insight and education from real people with real-life expertise.

Equip yourself with high-quality instruments to provide high-quality dental care for your equine patients.

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