Bifid mandibular canal: An unusual presentation

Abstract

Bifid mandibular canal could be an interesting variation in the mandible. This condition can pose complications during surgical procedures in the mandible, such as extraction of lower molars, placement of implants, and surgery. Therefore, identification of this variation is sometimes very crucial and can assist in minimizing postoperative complications. Hereby, we report the presence of bifid mandibular canal in the first molar region, an unusual presentation. The patient was evaluated for implant prosthesis using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) that confirmed the bifid canal which was seen as an unusual radiolucency on intraoral periapical radiograph.

Keywords

• Bifid mandibular canal
• CBCT
• dental implant