What is it about?
Report the outcome of mandibular body fractures treated with a wire-reinforced interdental composite splint (WRICS) in small breed dogs.
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The results of this study support the use of WRICS for the treatment of mandibular body fractures located in the dentate area in small breed dogs. WRICS effectively stabilized the fracture and preserved dental occlusion, leading to a return to normal oral function and bony healing with a mean time of 2.3 months +/-0.7 SD. However, treatment outcomes were affected by dental-related lesions and fracture angles.
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The severity of the dental-related lesions was associated with longer healing times and higher risk of complications. Thorough clinical and radiological assessment of the tooth in the fracture line and proper subsequent treatment constituted key elements when treating a fracture of the mandibular body. Within the limitations of this study, long oblique fractures may have a more a favorable prognosis than short oblique or transverse fractures, possibly due to increased contact.
Mihai GUZU
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This page is a summary of: Mandibular body fracture repair with wire-reinforced interdental composite splint in small dogs, Veterinary Surgery, July 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12691.
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