Tomographical Determination of Uncommon Mandibular Canal Variations
Author(s): Zainab AH Al-Tamemi*
Abstract
Objective: Through the use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, the purpose of this descriptive study is to demonstrate an extremely uncommon mandibular canal variation (MCV), which presents as a right trifurcation and a left bifurcation. Method: This was a descriptive study of 120 cases of patients with no systemic disorders who presented with painful symptoms and were referred for surgical removal of the lower third molars as a treatment option. The patients' ages ranged from 26 to 52. In order to evaluate the relationship between the third molars and the mandibular canal and to direct the surgical planning, con beam computed tomography was requested. Results: The resulting data were used to conduct an analysis of the tomographic volume. During the course of the investigation of the tomographic sections, it was discovered that there was a bilateral furcation. A comparison is made between the bifurcation of the right MCV and the trifurcation of the left MCV. The results of the Cone-Beam Computed Tomography role in both of sides was below 0.05 of p. value, which indicates that it was significant. Conclusion: Cone-beam computed tomography was emphasized as an essential tool for the diagnosis of anatomical changes, such as MC bifurcation and trifurcation, thanks to the findings of the current study.