Sea You at Fetch Long Beach
|Articles|September 1, 2006

Clarification: Idea Exchange: Repairing mandibular symphyseal fractures with no slipping

In "Repairing mandibular symphyseal fractures with no slipping," which appeared in the June 2006 Idea Exchange, a pin was recommended in certain situations to stabilize and repair these injuries.

In "Repairing mandibular symphyseal fractures with no slipping," which appeared in the June 2006 Idea Exchange, a pin was recommended in certain situations to stabilize and repair these injuries. A reader suggested an alternative method of repair is to use cerclage wire with an acrylic splint, which helps alleviate the concern of running a pin through a tooth root. Regardless of the method of repair used, perform radiographic examinations and consider using dental radiography.


Related to this article

From Flares to Everyday Care: Managing Allergic Dermatitis
Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD, explains how regional allergen patterns, an at-home topical toolbox, and routine cytology can help general practitioners stay ahead of seasonal allergic dermatitis in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.