Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using cone beam CT to diagnose jaw joint problems in cats
By Roza, Marcello R et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Federal University of Goias, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cone beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint alterations in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Five cats showing signs of jaw pain or difficulty eating were examined using a special imaging technique called cone beam computed tomography. This method allowed veterinarians to get detailed images of the cats' jaw joints and identify any issues, such as fractures or dental problems. The results confirmed that this imaging technique is effective for diagnosing changes in the jaw joints, helping to determine the best treatment options for the cats.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the use of cone beam computed tomography as an auxiliary method to diagnose changes to the temporomandibular joints in cats. We used five cats of various ages, breeds and genders that showed clinical signs consistent with changes in the temporomandibular joint. Cone beam computed tomography enables a complete and thorough examination of the temporomandibular joints by allowing the evaluation of selected images as a whole. It also enables the identification of all anatomical structures and any changes that may be present. The results showed that this method is effective in confirming or ruling out changes in the temporomandibular joint in cats, such as disjunctions of the palatine raphe; fractures of the mandibular symphisis, zygomatic bone and condylar; and dental resorption.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21277818/