Australian Dental Journal · 1976 · 13 citations · 0 references
DentistryOral SurgerySurgeryTemporomandibular Joint SurgeryDegenerative Joint ChangesTemporomandibular Joint AnatomyTemporomandibular Joint ReconstructionTemporomandibular Joint TraumaCondylar AnatomyCondyle Morphology AnalysisConservative Surgical TreatmentMandibular Condyle AssessmentPreoperative Assessment DocumentationPreoperative Radiographic AssessmentTemporomandibular Joint Condylar ResorptionTemporomandibular Joint Condyle Reconstruction
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 adaption is discussed. The need for proper pre-operative assessment is emphasised.