The role of condylar cartilage in the development of the temporomandibular joint.
A review of studies on the development and functional adaptation of the mandibular condylar cartilage, presenting a comprehensive concept of condyle development and its adaptive response that may help elucidate the etiology of some temporomandibular disorders.
Copray
J C
JC
Dept. of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Gröningen, The Netherlands.
Dibbets
J M
JM
Kantomaa
T
T
D000818:Animals; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000254:growth & development*