Mandibular Fractures in the Dog A Retrospective Study of 157 Cases

Abstract

One hundred fifty-seven mandibular fractures in 105 dogs occurred most frequently in male dogs less than 1 year of age. Automobile trauma was the most common cause. Fractures in the premolar region were significantly more frequent than fractures in other regions, and 113 fractures (72%) were open. One hundred forty-two fractures were stabilized, with tape muzzles being the most common method. Postoperative complications, the most common being dental malocclusion, occurred in 53 fractures (34%). Acceptable cosmetic and functional results were achieved in 89 dogs (85%). Fractures in the rostral portion of the mandible had shorter average time to clinical union than other mandibular fractures. Average time to clinical union for fractures in the caudal portions of the mandible was longer than that currently reported.

Zygomatic arch fracture in a dog treated with Veterinary Cuttable Plate - case report

“…Fractures to the head can affect the calvarium, the maxillofacial region or the mandible (Scott, 1998). Fractures to the mandible and maxilla are relatively common in cats and dogs, with fractures of the mandible alone making up 3 to 6% of all fractures in dogs (Umphlet and Johnson, 1990). This type of injury often produces severe disfigurement and distress for the patient (Scott, 1998).…”

Treatment of Orthopaedic Problems with Manuflex® Disposable External Fixator in 15 Dogs and 7 Cats

“…Also the shape of the mandible in breeds like brachicephalics may make use of a traditional connecting bar on the fixator difficult. In this situation, the pins or Kirschner wires are driven into the bone fragments and joined on the lateral aspect of the mandible with cement or dental acrylic [10,11] . In this study, MDEF applied to the bone fragments easily and satisfactorily.…”

Fratura mandibular em cão atendido no Hospital Veterinário de Uberlândia – Relato de caso

“…187, Art. 1262, 2011 anatomia e topografia, trata-se de um arco aberto projetado no terço inferior da face, freqüentemente atingido por traumas decorrentes de atropelamentos, brigas, quedas, doenças periodontais e neoplasias (UMPLET at al., 1990;PATROCINIO et al, 2005). As fraturas mandibulares são comuns (NUMAMAKER, 1985;TAYLOR, 1990), representando 3% de todas as fraturas em cães e 15% das que ocorrem em gatos -PIERMATTEI, 1997).…”