Sympheseal Separation And Fracture Around Incisive Region

Question 1

Which are the most common fracture in cats ? In order of appearance

Answer 1

1) Symphyseal separation
2) fracture distal aspect to alveolus of canine tooth

Question 2

Which % of mandibular injuries involves the rostral part in cats and dogs ?

Answer 2

Cats - from 56% to 78%
Dogs: from 25% to 45 %

Question 3

Symphyseal separation in dogs and cats are classified in 3 types - list them

Answer 3

Type1 no soft tissue laceration
Type2 soft tissue laceration
Type3 major tissue trauma , exposure of bone, fractured teeth

Question 4

What is the % of open fractures in incisive region of all fractures in dogs

Answer 4

90% in the dog

Question 5

Which types of injury in the dog are seen in rostral maxilla?

Answer 5

Alveolar fractures
Luxation / subluxation of incisors or canine teeth

Question 6

Which typical fractures are seen in cat around the rostral maxilla?

Answer 6

Most common in the cat is the midline separation of the hard palate , 1/3 involves interincisive suture, maxillary palatine process, horizontal part of the palatine

Question 7

What are the clinical signs in jaw injuries?

Answer 7

Malocclusion, abnormal teeth positioning, pain, epistaxis, pytalism,

Question 8

Which type of force is the greatest at mandibular symphysis ?

Answer 8

Torsional forces are prominent rostral to canine teeth

Question 9

What are the 2 most common Symphyseal repair ?

Answer 9

Circumferential cerclage wire
Composite resin bonded wire fixation