VTS Bone Graft Helps A Chihuahua Mend A Jaw Fracture at Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Periodontal Disease Case Study – Use of an alloplast material to treat a 309 furcation defect
Dr. David Clarke, BVSc, ADVC, fellow AVD, MANZCVS
Dental Care for Pets
Hallam, Victoria, Australia
Dental Implants and Incisor Bridge Placement in a Dog
From Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
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Rudy is a 10 year old Havanese patient of Dr. John Lewis (NorthStar Vets, Robbinsville, NJ). His tumor, an odontogenic fibrosarcoma, was treated by resection and replacement with allograft. View Dr. Lewis’ video detailing the case history here. As of this writing, the 7 week follow up shows that “things are going great” for Rudy!
Another study detailing successful use of VTS’ cortical allograft struts has been recently published by Drs. Chris Snyder, Jason Bleedorn and Jason Soukup (Successful Treatment of Mandibular Nonunion with Cortical Allograft, Cancellous Autograft, and Locking Titanium Miniplates in a Dog, Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, 33(3):160-169, 2016.) See Case Study
Guided Tissue Regeneration in Four Teeth Using a Liquid Polymer Membrane
from Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
Successful Treatment of Mandibular Nonunion With Cortical Allograft, Cancellous Autograft, and Locking Titanium Miniplates in a Dog
from Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
Fascia was used in this ONF repair case in which the defect had enlarged following obturator placement. At only four weeks, the site had healed and the patient was able to again eat and drink normally. Sansyeri.com , Canlı Casino Siteleri
DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY (PDF)Bone Graft for Periodontal Disease in a Miniature Poodle Dog
Dr. Brett Beckman
Atlanta, GA
This case courtesy of Dr. Rocco Mele, DVM assisted by Emily Schmidt, CVT, BS of Eastpoint Pet Clinic in Tucson, Arizona, photography by Cathy Mele
Dental specialists and general practice veterinarians alike are familiar with the difficult task of treating periodontal disease in canines and felines – whether it be through extractions, guided tissue regeneration, or a basic oral hygiene regimen. When full-mouth or multiple extractions are a surgeon’s only option, Veterinary Transplant Services’ injectable bone putty, Fusion Xpress, can assist with bone and soft tissue regrowth and help your patients heal stronger!
Sophie, a 13-year-old terrier mix, presented to Dr. Rocco Mele with grade 4 periodontal disease that necessitated extraction of several teeth.
Dr. Mele’s recommendation for Sophie, to prevent pathologic fracture of her mandible and further bone loss in her surrounding teeth was the surgical extraction of the diseased molar and premolar (which was also suffering bone loss, with both interior and exterior resoprtion taking place).
Fusion Xpress is the perfect solution for these hard-to-reach surgical sites. Made of a combination of equine bone and our synthetic bone substitute, Synergy, and packaged in individual doses in regular luer-tip syringes, Fusion Xpress can be expressed directly into a surgical site. Fusion Xpress‘ putty carrier makes it possible for the graft to stay in place while irrigating and regardless of the shape or size of the defect.
Sophie was seen for a recheck appointment 18 months following surgery.
Help your patients fight bone loss with Fusion Xpress – it’s easy to apply, offered in a variety of sizes and at a price that can fit any practice. Packaged in single-use doses, our putty is stored at room temperature and has a two-year shelf-life. Let VTS help you help your patients beat periodontal disease!
Case courtesy of Dr. Jan Bellows, DVM, AVDC, ABVP of All Pets Dental in Weston, FL.
Furcation defects are areas of bone loss, usually resulting from periodontal disease, in which the areas between a tooth’s roots are either exposed or inadequately protected. These defects are often treated through surgical extraction of the affected tooth. However, with the help of VTS’ graft products, surgical extractions aren’t the only option for veterinarians and pet owners.
Guided bone regeneration is a procedure that directs growth of bone to a site. In the case of a furcation defect, these procedures can help to strengthen the bone surrounding the defect. This was the case for a Golden Retriever who was referred to Dr. Jan Bellows. This pet’s owners wanted to do anything they could to save a tooth that another veterinarian wanted to extract. Dr. Bellows recommended she undergo a guided bone regeneration procedure. This patient had similar defects bilaterally. One side, unfortunately, had to be extracted. For the side pictured, Dr. Bellows used VTS’ Synergy and a cancellous mini block.
Following the surgical extraction of the other tooth, the guided tissue and bone regeneration process begins on the tooth to be saved.
VTS’ cancellous mini blocks measure approximately 0.5 cm x 0.5 cm x 0.8 cm and are ideal for use in dentistry. Cancellous blocks are made from dense cancellous bone typically found in the condyles and plateaus of femur and tibia.
Once the graft has been rehydrated, it can be cut, shaved, or burred to the size and shape the surgeon prefers or works best for the patient. For this case, Dr. Bellows cut the block into a small slice that fit directly into the defect, and then smaller pieces to be packed on top.
Dr. Bellows then packed VTS’ synthetic bone graft, Synergy, rehydrated with blood, over the defect site, and into any void left by the soft tissue flap.
Extraction isn’t always the only option for pets with furcation defects. Bone graft is the best substrate for remodeling and reformation of a patient’s lost bone stock. As advances in veterinary dentistry continue, VTS wants to help veterinarians save teeth!