Minimally invasive method for symphyseal separation repair in cats
Abstract
Intraoral wire reinforced splint is a minimally-invasive alternative to circummandibular cerclage wire for stabilisation of symphyseal separation. Circummandibular wires have many disadvantages, including traumatic injury to the soft tissues, pain and subsequent loosening of the wire once soft tissue swelling has subsided. An intraoral splint is a relatively inexpensive method of stabilisation that provides excellent results with postoperative patient comfort and maintenance of occlusion.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
Veterinary Oncology Research
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Companion animal
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 84–89
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN