Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 14, 2025

Experimental Model of Ligature-Induced Peri-Implantitis in Mice
05:37

Experimental Model of Ligature-Induced Peri-Implantitis in Mice

Published on: May 17, 2024

2.5K

Post-extraction maxillary lip entrapment in cats: a prospective study.

Robert Marx1, Margherita Gracis2, Luka Šparaš3

  • 1Animal Hospital Hofheim, IVC Evidensia, Hofheim, Germany.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|July 24, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Assessment of Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Dogs and Dogs with Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors Treated with Electrochemotherapy Combined with Gene Electrotransfer of IL-12.

Veterinary sciences·2026
Same author

<i>In vitro</i> effects of different biomaterials on canine dental pulp stem cells.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

Management of dental disease in eared seals (family Otariidae): a Delphi approach.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2025
Same author

Microbial contamination levels in water derived from dental units used in small animal dentistry.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2025
Same author

Indications for Lateral Extra-articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Knee: Part I of an International Consensus Statement.

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association·2025
Same author

Oral Cavity Examination, Common Findings, and Care in Zoo-Housed Mammals.

The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice·2025

Maxillary lip entrapment (MLE) following tooth extraction in cats is common but usually mild and resolves on its own. Most cases do not require intervention, highlighting the need for further research into contributing factors.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Maxillary lip entrapment (MLE) is a potential complication following maxillary canine tooth extraction in cats.
  • Understanding its prevalence and contributing factors is crucial for improving surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, outcomes, and contributing factors of post-extraction MLE in cats.
  • To explore associations between MLE and anatomical/surgical variables.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 37 cats undergoing maxillary canine tooth extraction by veterinary dental surgeons.
  • Evaluation of skull conformation, specific tooth measurements, alveolectomy extent, and presence of caudal teeth.
  • Classification of MLE severity (mild, moderate, severe) based on clinical findings.
Keywords:
buccal bone removalfeline dentistryhead morphometricsmaxillary canine tooth extractionmaxillary lip entrapment

More Related Videos

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model
04:19

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

Published on: January 13, 2023

4.4K
Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol
04:11

Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol

Published on: October 27, 2023

873

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 14, 2025

Experimental Model of Ligature-Induced Peri-Implantitis in Mice
05:37

Experimental Model of Ligature-Induced Peri-Implantitis in Mice

Published on: May 17, 2024

2.5K
The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model
04:19

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

Published on: January 13, 2023

4.4K
Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol
04:11

Author Spotlight: Insights into an Efficient Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model Protocol

Published on: October 27, 2023

873

Main Results:

  • MLE occurred in 70.3% of cats, with 88.5% classified as mild.
  • All mild cases showed spontaneous improvement; moderate cases required medical intervention.
  • No statistically significant association was found between MLE prevalence and evaluated factors.

Conclusions:

  • Post-extraction MLE in cats is frequent but typically mild and self-limiting.
  • Conservative management is often sufficient for mild cases.
  • Further research, potentially using advanced imaging, is recommended to better understand predisposing factors and optimize surgical techniques.