| Bifid condyle: review of the literature of the last 10 years and report of two cases. | |
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PMID: 20491236 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Bifid mandibular condyle is a rare anomaly; there are several theories about its etiology, and it has been studied in both prehistoric and historic skulls, as well as in living human beings. It is a frequent, although unexpected, finding in asymptomatic individuals during radiological treatment. Presented here is a review of the literature over the past 10 years and two new cases of unilateral bifid condyle. Computerized tomography is usually considered the test of choice for establishing the differential diagnosis, although in certain cases, its use seems questionable. The distinction between bifid condyle and condylar notch or cleft has been described in the literature, it is proposed a criteria for defining bifid condyle depending on the level of the two heads. It is suggested that further testing such as MRI or CT be carried out only in cases where the therapeutic approach involves an active treatment. It is proposed that bifid condyle is described as that which presents two condylar heads emerging from the neck of the condyle or further down. |
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Authors:
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Jos? L?pez-L?pez; Ra?l Ayuso-Montero; Enric Jan? Salas; Xavier Rosell?-Llabr?s |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice Volume: 28 ISSN: 0886-9634 ISO Abbreviation: Cranio Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-24 Completed Date: 2010-06-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8609491 Medline TA: Cranio Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 136-40 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Spain. |
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Aged Dislocations / etiology, therapy Female Humans Mandibular Condyle / abnormalities*, radiography Masseter Muscle / physiopathology Middle Aged Occlusal Splints Temporomandibular Joint / radiography Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / etiology, therapy Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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