DENTISTRY
Figure 6H. An acrylic splint to stabilize separation during healing.
Figure 6I. The healed separation after splint removal four weeks after
surgery.
Figure 7B. The sutured defect.
• Midline maxillary fractures without displacement often
only need to be sutured (Figures 7A-7C).
Figure 7C. The healed fracture.
• Maxillary fractures with displacement often need much
more then suturing the tissues overlying the hard palate
(Figures 8A-8D).
Time to stop jawing and start doing!
Jaw fractures don’t have to be overwhelming when you
concentrate on creating a stable means of fixation to
maintain alignment and quick return to function. Feel free
to contact your local veterinary dentist (avdc.org) for help.
Figure 7A. A maxillary defect secondary to fracture.
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