Fig. 8From: Histologic effects of mandibular protrusion splints in antigen-induced TMJ arthritis in rabbitsOverview (2x) of a rabbit TMJ with the typical location of a defect of the condylar chondrocyte layer and bone. The posterior condylar region was not affected by degenerative processes in the present sample, but often presented a hyperplasia of the chondrocyte layer (preliminary stage to new bone apposition)Back to article page