ANATOMIC BASIS AND RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINT IN DACHSHUNDS

The temporomandibular joint of all Dachshounds distinctly differs from the normal anatomic findings. The bony structure of both temporomandi bular joints shows the dysplasia to the same extent. The variability o f these changes in different animals is extensive and is described her e in detail. The usual rotary-gliding movement of the temporomandibula r joint and a modified articular disc of the Dachshounds compensate fo r these alterations. Therefore, functional disturbances of clinical si gnificance do not occur. Radiography of the abnormal temporomandibular joint of Dachshounds reveals these breed specific variations.