Southerden et al , Three Dimensional Osteometric Analysis of Mandibular Symmetry and Morphological Consistency in Cats

Question 1

What is the conclusion of this study ?

Answer 1

low level of asymmetry between the mandibles in cats
high consistency in dimension of mandible
strong correlation between height, width and length of ramus

Question 2

which part of the mandible showed the least consistent measurement in the cat ?

Answer 2

ramus height , jaw width at the mental foramen in the cat

Question 3

Which part showed most consistent measurement?

Answer 3

Lateral ramus inclination angle

Question 4

Main limitation of this study?

Answer 4

study population and similar breeds of cats

Question 5

why are these results important in mandible fracture repair ?

Answer 5

mild variation in shape and size of mandibles between cats and strong correlation between mandibular dimensions may open a possibility to develop a range of standard contoured locking plate to fix caudal mandibular fractures

Question 6

How many fractures in cats involve the mandible?

Answer 6

14.5%