Titanium miniplates in mandibular fracture repair in dogs and cats: study of 6 cases/Miniplacas de titanio na reducao de fraturas mandibulares em caes e gatos: estudo de seis casos

Jaw and maxilla fractures are common in dogs and cats, representing 3-6% of all fractures. Numerous techniques are proposed to reduce the defect such as intramedullary pin, percutaneous skeletal fixation, circumferential wiring, acrylic splints and bone plating. This study aimed to evaluate the use...

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Published in:Ciência rural 2010-05, Vol.40 (5), p.1128
Main Authors: Gomes, Cristiano, Gouvea, Aline Silva, Alievi, Marcelo Meller, Contesini, Emerson Antonio, Pippi, Ney Luis
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Cats
Dogs
Internal fixation in fractures
Titanium
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Summary:Jaw and maxilla fractures are common in dogs and cats, representing 3-6% of all fractures. Numerous techniques are proposed to reduce the defect such as intramedullary pin, percutaneous skeletal fixation, circumferential wiring, acrylic splints and bone plating. This study aimed to evaluate the use of 2.0mm and 1.5mm titanium microplates in the treatment of mandibular fractures in dogs and cats, respectively. The screws and the mini and microplates used were composed of titanium and their format depended on the location and type of fracture. A total of 6 cases were selected and 4 of them had complete consolidation using the mini microplate method alone or associated with steel wire or tie with noseband. In one case the failure occurred due to plate breakage and other implant failed due to dehiscence of the skin suture. The use of mini titanium microplates was effective in most cases, as a single method or combined with other techniques of osteosynthesis, because it promoted rigid fixation and return to the appropriate function..
ISSN:0103-8478
1678-4596