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Histological assessment of the temporomandibular joint *
Author(s) -
Cran J. A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1976.tb05098.x
Subject(s) - condyle , temporomandibular joint , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry
A bstract — An histological assessment has been made of condyles removed at condylotomy. The tissue was removed from patients where conservative treatment had proved unsuccessful. In most of the condyles degenerative changes were found and in some, evidence of trauma. The importance of adaptation is discussed. The need for proper pre‐operative assessment is emphasised.