Bilateral bifid condyles: A rare etiology of temporomandibular joint disorders. Issue 3 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bettoni, Jérémie; Olivetto, Matthieu; Bouaoud, Jebrane; Duisit, Jérôme; Dakpé, Stéphanie
• Is Part Of: Cranio. Volume 39:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 270
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: Temporomandibular joint -- bifid mandibular condyle -- temporomandibular dysfunction -- management; Temporomandibular joint disorders -- periodicals; Temporomandibular joint -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2019.1639284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-9634

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background : Bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) is a rare etiology of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders characterized by a duplication of the head of the mandibular condyle. Case report : The authors report the case of a 20-year-old patient complaining of a painful and clicking TMJ and mandibular hypomobility, which had been progressing for several months. Radiological investigations (dental panoramic radiograph and X-ray CT scan) revealed right and left abnormalities of the TMJ due to bilateral BMC requiring surgical management. Conclusion : Despite a prevalence of 0.31% to 1.82% and the controversies surrounding its pathophysiology, maxillofacial surgeons should be aware of BMC to avoid misdiagnosis related to the clinical presentation (pain, clicking, hypomobility, or ankylosis) and provide adequate management.