Abstract

The mandibular canal (MC) originates in the mandibular foramen and runs bilaterally through the mandibular ramus and body, ending in the mental foramen. One of the most common anatomical variations is bifid MC, the configurations of which have been classified into four categories and sub-categories. The prevalence of these variations depends on the imaging method used. Studies carried out in panoramic X-rays and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) show
prevalences varying between 1% and 20%. In this case report we present the finding of a bilateral bifid MC by CBCT examination; we describe its location and morphological characteristics. The variation found was a type 1 bilateral bifid MC, which consists in an accessory canal originating from a single mandibular foramen and extending to the third molar or its immediate surroundings. In this report we discuss the importance of detecting these anatomical variations, as well as their implications in clinical practice.

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Title
Bilateral bifid mandibular canal: a case report using cone beam computed tomography
Author
Fuentes, R. 1 ; Farfán, C. 2 ; Astete, N. 2 ; Garay, I. 3 ; Dias, F. 4 ; Arias, A. 4 

 Research Centre in Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. [email protected] 
 Master's Program in Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile 
 Department of Integral Adults Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile 
 Research Centre in Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile 
First page
780
End page
784
Publication year
2018
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Wydawnictwo Via Medica
ISSN
00155659
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2464208607
Copyright
© 2018. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.