Lip avulsion and mandibular symphyseal separation repair in an immature cat |
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Authors: | White Tammy L |
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Institution: | Lower Columbia Veterinary Clinic, Longview, WA 98632, USA. lcvcpetdentist@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: | A 12-week-old kitten was presented for symphyseal separation, comminuted rostral fractures of the mandibles, avulsion of the mandibular lip, andfractured teeth. Oral examination and intraoral dental radiographs demonstrated a mandibular symphyseal separation and the presence of developing tooth buds. Cerclage wire was placed circumferentially around the mandibles for 2-weeks to provide stabilization of the mandibular symphyseal separation. Clinical examination 9.5-months following surgery demonstrated normal occlusion with enamel hypoplasia affecting the mandibular canine teeth. Intraoral dental radiographs showed a partial bony union of the mandibular symphysis and vital, developing mandibular canine teeth. |
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