Metallic wire fixation technique associated with the use of acrylic resin to reduce fracture in the jaw body in dogs – Case Report

Abstract

Mandibular fractures are quite common in small animals. Therefore, it is important for the veterinarian how to diagnose and treat, with an adequate approach, the patients that arrive at the hospital often in a critical condition, requiring a proper stabilization and then undergo with the necessary procedures to increase the chances of animal survival and reduce the possibility of sequel. Even today, the method of diagnosis widely used is the x-ray, since it is considered to have a low cost and then affordable for the majority of the people. The type of treatment (conservative or surgical) depends largely on fracture and how a surgeon wants to proceed, analyzing the factors related to the evaluation fracture score. It is imperative that the Veterinarian has total dominion over the cranial anatomy. Moreover, the surgeon has to know all the techniques available to carry out the therapeutic procedures with conservative or surgical techniques. The goal of this study was to report a case of fracture reduction in the mandibular body of a dog using the fixation technique with wire, associated with the use of acrylic resin. The associated technique used in this study can be considered as satisfactory, for showing positive results for the type of patient who was being treated, taking into account the mechanical, biological and clinical factors.