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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Oral and maxillofacial surgery in dogs and cats
Amalia M Zacher1, Sandra Manfra Marretta2
1Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA; VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, 600 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
Abstract:
Advancements in diagnostic and treatment modalities for oral and maxillofacial surgery have allowed veterinarians to offer clients a range of alternatives for their pets. Categories of oral and maxillofacial surgery reviewed in this article include jaw fracture management, management of palatal/oronasal defects, recognition and treatment of oral masses, and management of several miscellaneous pathologic conditions. Miscellaneous oral lesions discussed in this article include odontogenic cysts, osteonecrosis and osteomyelitis, and lesions of the tongue and lips.
