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Bifid mandibular canal - a case report
Vlad Ionuţ Iliescu1, Suzana Carmen Cismaş, Ramona Ionela Truţă
1Discipline of Anatomy, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; victornimigean@yahoo.com.
Summary
A rare bifid mandibular canal (BMC) variation was identified in a 27-year-old male. This anatomical variation requires consideration for mandibular anesthesia and surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- The bifid mandibular canal (BMC) is a common anatomical variation of the mandibular canal.
- BMC is typically unilateral and located in the posterior mandible, with various morphological types.
- Recognizing BMC is crucial for safe mandibular anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Observation:
- This study details a rare clinical case of a unilateral BMC on the left side in a 27-year-old male.
- The observed variation was classified as the buccolingual type, specifically the lingual variant.
Findings:
- Radiographic illustration confirmed the presence of this rare lingual variant of the unilateral BMC.
- The case highlights the importance of identifying such anatomical variations preoperatively.
Implications:
- Accurate identification of BMC variations is crucial for preventing complications during mandibular anesthesia and surgery.
- Understanding rare BMC variants improves surgical planning for dentoalveolar procedures and mandibular osteotomies.
