Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mandibulectomy to fix jaw fractures from severe gum disease in older
By Carvalho, Carina Marchiori et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science - Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mandibulectomy for treatment of fractures associated with severe periodontal disease.
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Plain-English summary
A group of older small breed dogs with severe gum disease (periodontal disease) suffered fractures in their lower jaw after a traumatic event. To treat these fractures, veterinarians performed a surgical procedure called mandibulectomy, which involves removing part of the jawbone. Four dogs had surgery on both sides of their jaw, while two had surgery on just one side. This approach helped address the bone loss and allowed the dogs to recover from their injuries.
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Abstract
Six cases of mandibular fractures associated with severe periodontal disease that had been treated by mandibulectomy, due to intense bone loss, were evaluated retrospectively. The dogs were mainly older, small breed dogs that had suffered a traumatic event. Four dogs had a bilateral mandibulectomy and 2 a unilateral mandibulectomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25750452/