ABSTRACT
Seven oronasal fistula lesions secondary to extraction of maxillary canine teeth were treated in 5 dogs using a cartilage graft harvested from the ipsilateral auricular pinna. All dogs had undergone previous, unsuccessful surgeries in attempt to repair the defects. The technique is described in a step-by-step fashion for easy reproduction. The authors found the technique to be straightforward, relatively quick, and successful in all 7 lesions.
Subject(s)
Dog Diseases/surgery , Ear Cartilage/transplantation , Oroantral Fistula/veterinary , Plastic Surgery Procedures/veterinary , Tissue Transplantation/veterinary , Animals , Dog Diseases/pathology , Dogs , Oroantral Fistula/pathology , Oroantral Fistula/surgery , Transplantation, Autologous/methods , Transplantation, Autologous/veterinary , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The types of malocclusions encountered in rodents and lagomorphs are classified. Diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are reviewed. Some malocclusions are curable, whereas others can only be controlled. The need to perform a complete oral examination and to find a cause for the condition is stressed, as it will seriously affect the prognosis.
