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Chaitanya P Puranik1, Rita Chandki2, Rasa Mladenovic3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|July 27, 2023
Summary
This case series details pediatric cases of bifid mandibular canal (BMC), a rare dental anomaly. It highlights the importance of panoramic radiographs for diagnosing BMC in children during mixed dentition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- Bifid mandibular canal (BMC) prevalence is low in adults (0.03-1.90%) on panoramic radiographs.
- Limited research exists on BMC prevalence in children, with only one study using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
- Panoramic radiographs may be a valuable diagnostic tool for BMC in children, as CBCT is not routinely used.
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