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Monolateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis treated with piezoelectric surgery employing 3D printed pre‐operative surgical planning model in cat
Author(s) -
Zanfabro Matteo,
Radice Mirko,
Brusati Marta,
Quintavalla Fausto
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1002/vrc2.156
Subject(s) - medicine , ankylosis , condyle , temporomandibular joint , surgical planning , orthodontics , computed tomography , dentistry , surgery
The aim of this study was to describe and share employment of piezoelectic surgery and 3D printed pre‐operative surgical planning model in cat affected by temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJa). A 3‐year‐old neutered male domestic shorthair cat presented feeding problem was submitted for a CT scan of the head in order to investigate clinical TMJa. A 16‐slice multidetector CT scanner was used. CT scan revealed a misshapen, rounded right condylar process, with irregular and reduced TMJ space. A right condylectomy through piezoelectric surgery was performed. In order to plan the best surgical approach, a 3D printed model was used prior the surgery to easy identify the ideal angulation for condylectomy and during the surgery to verify the proper extent of the osteotomy. At 6‐month follow‐up the range of mouth opening is close to normal.