Monthly Archives: February 2010

Wire Reinforced Acrylic Splint for Jaw Fracture Repair in a Dog with Edentulous Caudal Mandible.

This is the dog with left mandibular fracture previously repaired with titanium mesh.  Three days after the repair the other jaw suffered a pathologic fracture.  It was also severely compromised from chronic periodontal disease.  Repair was accomplished with a combination … Continue reading

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Mandibulectomy in a Cat

This cat presented with profound disfigurement from a rostral mandibular mass.  Salvage excision and euthanasia were the options provided.  The mass was excised and postoperative and next day images shown.  This cat has full tongue function despite taking the mandible … Continue reading

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