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Mandibular Fractures - Cat & Dog (view source)
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This is considered a salvage procedure.
This is considered a salvage procedure.
===Ramus fractures===
===Fractures of the coronoid process===
These may be treated either '''conservatively''' or with '''interdental wire and acrylic bonding (ICAB)''', and healing is normally achieved within '''6 weeks'''.
'''Placement of an oesophageal feeding tubes is recommended for all mandibular fracture cases other than simple symphyseal fractures to prevent nutritional complications.'''
'''Placement of an oesophageal feeding tubes is recommended for all mandibular fracture cases other than simple symphyseal fractures to prevent nutritional complications.'''
If the fracture is open, then suitable '''[[Antibiotics|antibiotics]]''' should be given to prevent [[Osteomyelitis|osteomyelitis]] and soft tissue infection. Antibiotics should also be given to any animals with dental disease.
If the fracture is open, then suitable '''[[Antibiotics|antibiotics]]''' should be given to prevent [[Osteomyelitis|osteomyelitis]] and soft tissue infection.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==