Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Specialists, LLC / Flap dehiscence

Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Specialists LLC

Caring: Cat dentist-Dog dentist Vet dental and oral surgery services

Dale Kressin DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC & Steve Honzelka DVM, Resident 888-598-6684

Oshkosh Milwaukee Waukesha Minneapolis and St Paul Metropolitan areas

Flap Dehiscence

The primary causes for flap dehiscence include an inappropriately designed flap, inadequately prepared flap, and tension on the sutured flap. Other causes include trauma from the animal chewing hard objects or manipulation of the surgival site for administration of medications.

Appearance 3 days after the referring veterinarian Close-up view demonstrates angled releas incisions.
extracted the incisor tooth.

The fundamental tennents of surgery apply to oral surgery. The operator must carefully plan before the procedure. Flap design should allow for adequate access and visibility, hemorrhage control, gentle tissue handling, maximum blood supply to the flap, cleanliness and repair of the surgical defect.