
11/09/2025
✨ Tackling Mandibular Drift After Surgery ✨
Our Dentistry & Oral Surgery team recently cared for a patient who underwent a mandibulectomy (removal of part of the lower jaw due to disease).
One of the challenges after this procedure can be mandibular drift, where the remaining portion of the jaw moves out of alignment. This can make eating uncomfortable and affect quality of life.
To help our patient, our specialists used an orthodontic elastic chain - a simple but effective technique to gently guide the jaw back into a more functional position, improving comfort and long-term oral health.
We’re proud to offer advanced dentistry and maxillofacial care, working to ensure pets not only recover, but thrive after complex surgery.