Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Jaw fractures and tooth injuries in dogs from climbing stairs
By Cantin, Gerad & Pegg, Jane·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2025·West Coast Veterinary Dental Services, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rostral Mandibular Fracture and Dentoalveolar Trauma Secondary to Climbing Stairs With a Foreign Object in the Mouth in Four Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs suffered jaw injuries after climbing stairs while holding foreign objects in their mouths. These injuries involved fractures and damage to their teeth, making treatment complicated. The veterinarians had to carefully consider how to repair the dogs' jaws while preserving their teeth and jaw function. Although the specific outcomes of each dog were not detailed, the case highlights the challenges of treating such injuries in pets.
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Abstract
Rostral mandibular injuries present unique challenges for repair. The presence of strategically important teeth which occupy a large volume of the mandible, multiple tooth roots and the mental neurovascular bundle all combine to limit treatment options that serve to preserve the form and function of the involved structures. This case series describes the approach to treatment for rostral mandibular trauma seen in four dogs with a unique etiology that has not been previously described.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39492607/