A case of craniomandibular osteopathy in a Boxer

Abstract

ABSTRACT Successful treatment is reported of a 12–month–old female Boxer and restoration of its ability to open its jaws after high dosage cortico–steroid combined with specific antibiotic therapy against certain bacteria found in the craniomandibular lesions. Radiographs and drawings show the pathological and remodelling effects. A hypo–gamma–globulinemia, an elevated alkaline phosphatase and an alpha–2–hyperglobulinemia were other features of the disease.