Imaging of the canine and feline temporomandibular joint: a review

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2002 Mar-Apr;43(2):85-97. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2002.tb01656.x.

Abstract

The radiographic anatomy of the temporomandibular joint in the dog and cat is described in dorsoventral and oblique projections. The positioning for different oblique views in conventional radiography and technical details of computed tomography are reviewed. Typical radiographic features of craniomandibular osteopathy, dysplasia, luxation, subluxation, fractures, ankylosis, degenerative joint disease, infection, and neoplasia involving the temporomandibular joint are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats / anatomy & histology*
  • Dogs / anatomy & histology*
  • Radiography
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / veterinary*
  • Temporomandibular Joint* / anatomy & histology
  • Temporomandibular Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporomandibular Joint* / physiology