TY - JOUR
T1 - Commentary to "The influence of the sagittal split osteotomy on the condylar cartilage structure and the subchondral vascularization of the temporomandibular joint
T2 - A preliminary study in goats"
AU - Ellis, Edward
PY - 2005/8
Y1 - 2005/8
N2 - Progressive condylar resorption (PCR) (or condylysis) is a mysterious malady that can occur spontaneously without intervention or can occur after orthodontic and/or surgical intervention to correct malocclusions. We know very little about this process. It has been demonstrated more commonly in patients who have high mandibular plane angles. What is unclear, however, is whether such individuals are simply more susceptible to this process or whether they already have been afflicted by the process and are prone to progression of the process. It is very possible that these individuals might have high mandibular plane angles because they have already had some condylar resorption early in life.
AB - Progressive condylar resorption (PCR) (or condylysis) is a mysterious malady that can occur spontaneously without intervention or can occur after orthodontic and/or surgical intervention to correct malocclusions. We know very little about this process. It has been demonstrated more commonly in patients who have high mandibular plane angles. What is unclear, however, is whether such individuals are simply more susceptible to this process or whether they already have been afflicted by the process and are prone to progression of the process. It is very possible that these individuals might have high mandibular plane angles because they have already had some condylar resorption early in life.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.11.008
DO - 10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.11.008
M3 - Comment/debate
AN - SCOPUS:22544459645
SN - 1079-2104
VL - 100
SP - 146
JO - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology
JF - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology
IS - 2
ER -