title: Reflected light microscopy of the human mandibular condyle--a study of a post-mortem material.
abstract: The surface characteristics of the articulating surfaces of 11 human mandibular condyles removed post-mortem were determined by the use of reflected light dark-field microscopy. Good agreement was obtained between macroscopical grading of degenerative change and appearance as observed by microscopy. Microscopical appearances believed to correspond to normal surface, fibrillation and degenerative changes are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, U.K.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Jagger
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006818:Hyalin; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology