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Conditions of the temporomandibular joint in dogs and cats
Author(s) -
Gemmill Toby
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.30.1.36
Subject(s) - temporomandibular joint , medicine , muscles of mastication , mastication , orthodontics , temporomandibular joint disorder , dentistry , companion animal , veterinary medicine
ALTHOUGH clinical conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints are encountered infrequently, it is not uncommon for veterinary surgeons to be presented with animals suffering from prehension or mastication difficulties, for which temporomandibular joint disorders represent important differential diagnoses. Unfortunately, the anatomy of canine and feline temporomandibular joints is complex, which can lead to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This article aims to assist the practitioner in recognising, assessing and managing these often challenging cases.