Classification of Korean Adult Mandibular Condyles.
10.11637/kjpa.1988.1.1.49
- Author:
Jong Deuk KANG
;
Soon Ok KIM
;
Jin Jeong KIM
;
Jae Bong KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Classification*;
Humans;
Mandibular Condyle*
- From:Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology
1988;1(1):49-52
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This study is concerned with the classifcation of Korean adult mandibular condyles on the basis of the shape of their anteroposterior view. The results were as follows ; 1. Morphological variations are classified into 4 groups. The percentage of each group has been : flat, 7.7% ; convex, 47.2% ; angled, 14.8% ; round, 30.3%. 2. The location of the highest point were as follows : in the lateral third, 15.5% ; middle third, 80.3% ; medial third, 4.2%. 3. The maximum transverse diameter and greatest height were 20.3±2.4mm and 6.5±1.5mm, respectively.
