Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat jaw fractures fixed with wire-reinforced splints heal well in 8
By Pakula, Joanna et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2025·Department of Dentistry, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical outcomes of mandibular body fracture management using wire-reinforced intraoral composite splints in 15 cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a broken jaw was treated using a special type of splint called a wire-reinforced intraoral composite splint (WRICS). This method helped stabilize the fracture effectively, allowing the cat to heal in about eight weeks. Out of 15 cats treated, 14 were able to close their mouths normally after recovery. While there were some complications in two cases, overall, the WRICS proved to be a reliable and less invasive option for managing jaw fractures in cats.
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Abstract
The study assesses the use of wire-reinforced intraoral composite splints (WRICS) for stabilising mandibular body fractures in feline patients. It reviews 15 cases treated at a referral centre, focusing on the effectiveness of WRICS in achieving stable fracture repair, occlusion, and patient comfort. The fractures were most commonly between the canine tooth and third premolar (73%). Results indicate that WRICS can provide effective stabilisation with a median healing time of 8 weeks. Normocclusion was achieved in 14 out of 15 cases. Major complications were found in two cases (13%) and were associated with soft tissue ulceration. This study supports WRICS as a minimally invasive, reliable approach to mandibular body fracture stabilisation in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40196811/