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Mandibulectomy in a Cat
by Brett on Feb.06, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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 back to the level of the first molars at the base of the tongue. He is learning how to eat and doing quite well 3 days postop.
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Gingival Hyperplasia, Ossifying Epulis and a Jaw Cyst in a Boxer Dog
by Brett on Jan.31, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This 4 ½ year old boxer was referred for excision of gingival hyperplasia. Both mandibular canines had gingival enlargement as did the maxillary premolars. Treatment pending biopsy was excision with a scalpel and contouring with a #12 fluted finishing bur. Biospy revealed an ossifying epulides on the right canine definitive therapy would be removing the mass and extracting the canine. Closure will be a problem due to the involvement of the entire attached gingiva adjacent to the canine.
Unfortunately the left mandible has a large cyst forming. See caption below for details.
Intially this ossifying epulis was treated with bulk excision with a blade and contour with a #12 fluted bur pending histopath.
Immediate postop. The bur decreases hemorrhage to a minimum.
The left mandible had similare changes
Postoperative view
A large cyst is present in the left mandible. This will eventually destroy the jaw if not treated. Note the supernumery first premolars with resorption on them and the mesial root of the second premolar.
Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog
by Brett on Nov.20, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This 8 week old puppy presented with a cleft palate involving the hard and soft palate, also know as a secondary palatal defect. Due to minor signs at the time the surgery was delayed until 16 weeks of age to provide more tissue for closure.
The soft palate is closed in two layers, nasal and palatal after splitting the two with metzenbaum scissors.
The palatal mucosa is dissected off of the bone. A 1 mm debridement of the margin with a diamond bur allows for healing prior to epithelial migration into the defect. An incision is made as shown and a full thickness palatal graft obtained sparing the major palatine artery.
The edges are opposed and sutured, burying the simple interrupted knots.
Healing at 2 weeks is complete.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog
Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog
Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog
Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog
Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion
by Brett on Nov.13, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion
Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion
Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion
Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion
Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion
