Bilgili, H.Kurum, B.2020-06-252020-06-252003closedAccess0005-0423https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb12533.xhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/30716th FECAVA/25TH WSAVA Congress -- APR 25-29, 2000 -- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSMini titanium plates were used to repair certain fractures of the maxilla and mandible in dogs and cats, under general anaesthesia. The location of the fractures treated were: corpus mandible, one dog; corpus mandible and symphysis, two dogs; caudal mandible, two dogs; rostral mandible, one dog; maxilla, one dog; nasal bone, one dog; corpus mandible and symphysis, one cat; caudal mandible, one cat; and maxilla, one cat. The healing periods varied from 6 to 9 weeks. In seven cases, implants were removed after a period of 3.5 to 18 months. In four cases the implants were left in place. The follow up period was between 8 and 36 months. In ten cases the procedure was successful, however in one case the outcome was not satisfactory due to a broken plate. There were no instances of dental malocclusion, nonunion, malunion, osteomyelitis or soft tissue infection. Eating, playing with toys, a fast transition to solid food and a quick return to normal jaw movements were observed. In our hands, the mini titanium plate fixation system was a safe and effective method for repairing certain maxillary and mandibular fractures in dogs and cats.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessArticle811167167310.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb12533.x2-s2.0-234252395615086106Q2WOS:000186743800021Q2