Infundibular Restoration

The upper molars of horses contain an infundibulum, a cone-shaped structure in the center of the tooth. The walls of this structure are made of enamel, the hardest material in the tooth, and it is filled with cement, the softest material in the tooth.

In many horses, the formation of this cement is incomplete, leading to small cavities where food can get stuck. This can cause further damage to the cement, resulting in infundibular caries. This condition weakens the tooth, potentially causing it to break or leading to an infection of the tooth root.

When the problem is detected early, an infundibular restoration can be performed. During this procedure, the decayed food is removed from the infundibulum, and the structure is thoroughly disinfected. A filling is then placed to prevent further damage to the tooth