Skull

Finite element models have been used for years in human medicine to study the dynamic behavior of structures, but it has been mostly overlooked in veterinary studies.

The technique can be considered if the fracture is not severely comminuted, and if at least the canine and first molar tooth can be used for anchorage

Both fixation constructs were mechanically inferior to intact mandibles

No significant differences in load to failure or stiffness between ostectomy techniques were observed

Surgical treatment is a successful option with a prognosis dependent on patient-specific abnormalities

The single locking plate combined with an alveolar miniplate construct was mechanically stronger than the single locking plate construct but may not be clinically justifiable

Computed tomography scan with 3D reconstruction allowed planning of the surgical correction of extra-articular ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint