Symptomatic Bilateral Bifid Mandibular Condyle and Oligodontia in a Non-syndromic Patient - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

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  • Astha Chaudhry
     Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon – 122505, Haryana ,IN
  • Akshika Sharma
     Department of Health Behaviour, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York ,US

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2019/22328

Keywords:

Bifid Condyle, Cone-beam Computed Tomography, Mandibular Condyle, Oligodontia, Temporomandibular Joint
Oral Medicine and Radiology

Abstract

Bifidism of mandibular condyle is an uncommon anomaly of unknown etiology and uncertain pathogenesis. Usually it is asymptomatic and detected incidentally on a panoramic radiograph. However, it may be symptomatic where panoramic radiograph should be supplemented with computed tomography or magnetic resonance if surgical treatment is planned. The literature has reviewed many cases of bifid condyle mostly unilateral. The association of other dental abnormalities associated with bifid condyle has not been reported. We present a rare case of bilateral bifid condyle along with anterior disc displacement with reduction which also showed multiple missing teeth and retained deciduous teeth. This case report signifies the importance of both developmental and occlusal factors as an etiology for symptomatic temporomandibular joint.

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2019-11-28

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Chaudhry, A., & Sharma, A. (2019). Symptomatic Bilateral Bifid Mandibular Condyle and Oligodontia in a Non-syndromic Patient - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 33(3), 94–101. https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2019/22328

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Volume 33, Issue 3, September 2019

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