Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assessment of Bifid and Trifid Mandibular Canals: A Cross-Sectional Study

The exact knowledge of the mandibular canal position is fundamental in oral surgery and implantology. Clinicians have to be extremely cautious when operating close proximity this structure order avoid damaging neurovascular bundle. Several anatomical variations been described literature, such as bifid or trifid structures. use cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers a detailed representation inferior alveolar nerve path, albeit with some difficulties identification dental implants metal prosthesis are present. aim study retrospectively evaluate prevalence location bifid/trifid canals (BMC/TMC) by CBCT Italian patients. screening phase involved 584 patients, only 238 enrolled (97 men; 141 women), an average age 51 ± 17.20. A total 36 patients (15.25%) showed at least one canal; 2 (0.84%) canal. Overall, 12 (5.04%) presented variation bilaterally. There was no association sex sample. In conclusion, presence BMCs TMCs may considered risk factor for onset complications. Being aware changes helps clinicians prevent impairments that occur during