title: Bilateral bifid mandibular canal: a case report.
abstract: The objective of this case report is to help clinicians identify bifid mandibular canals on panoramic radiographs and subsequently use the information in the modification of dental treatment planning. A 45-year old man was referred to the service of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology. Routine panoramic radiography, suggested the presence of bilateral bifid mandibular canals (BMC). Mandibular computed tomography revealed a clear view of bilateral mandibular canals. BMC can be detected on a panoramic radiograph.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey. omiloglu@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ozkan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Miloglu
authors.forename: Ahmet Berhan
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Fatma
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Caglayan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography