title: Skull trauma and mandibular fractures.
abstract: This article discusses the treatment of skull and mandibular fractures in small animals as well as fixation techniques, including interdental fixation, external skeletal fixation, intraoral splints, wiring, and pinning. Information is provided on the treatment of loose and damaged teeth in the fractured area. Management of temporomandibular joint luxation also is addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kern
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*