Research Articles
Bifurcation of the mandibular canal- radiological appreciation of a rare anatomical variation - report of 3 cases and review of the literature
Authors:
C. Gunasena ,
University of Peradeniya, LK
About C.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
M. A. S. W. Madurapperuma,
University of Peradeniya, LK
About M. A. S. W.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
S. Anupama,
University of Peradeniya, LK
About S.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
P. V. K. S. Hettiarachchi,
University of Peradeniya, LK
About P. V. K. S.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
R. D. Jayasinghe
University of Peradeniya, LK
About R. D.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
Abstract
The mandibular canal is a single canal that runs in the mandible carrying inferior alveolar neuro vascular bundle and splitting of the mandibular canal into in its course is rare occurrence. With the advent of 3-dimensional imaging modalities like computed tomography or cone-beam computed tomography better visualization becomes possible. As a result, more cases of this nature are being reported in the recent past giving rise to increased prevalence than in the past where two-dimensional imaging like digital panoramic tomography were dominating. This article also appreciates the radiological anatomy of three cases with bifurcation of the mandibular canal incidentally diagnosed in the cone-beam computed tomography and also discusses the clinical significance of this rare anatomical entity.
How to Cite:
Gunasena C, Madurapperuma MASW, Anupama S, Hettiarachchi PVKS, Jayasinghe RD. Bifurcation of the mandibular canal- radiological appreciation of a rare anatomical variation - report of 3 cases and review of the literature. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2021;5(1):29–34. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v5i1.131
Published on
03 Oct 2021.
Peer Reviewed
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