Piezosurgery may widen options for equine oral tumor removal

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A case report in Equine Veterinary Journal describes successful removal of an ossifying fibroma from the incisive bone of a 4-year-old Warmblood gelding using piezosurgical partial ostectomy, with an excellent cosmetic result and no recurrence reported at five months. The report adds an equine example of piezosurgery, an ultrasonic bone-cutting technique designed to cut mineralized tissue while sparing nearby soft tissue, in a challenging oral mass case. (eurekamag.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the case is notable because fibro-osseous lesions of the equine skull are uncommon and can be difficult to manage when they involve the rostral maxilla or incisive region, where function, hemorrhage control, and appearance all matter. Prior veterinary and broader oral surgery literature suggests piezosurgery may offer more precise osteotomies and better soft-tissue preservation than conventional rotary or oscillating instruments, which could be especially relevant in equine oral surgery where access is tight and collateral damage can complicate healing. (madbarn.com)

What to watch: Whether longer-term follow-up and additional equine case series show that piezosurgery can reliably reduce morbidity, preserve cosmesis, and expand options for complex oral and maxillofacial procedures in horses. (eurekamag.com)