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ESTIMATING THE PREVALENCE AND VARIOUS TYPES OF BIFID MANDIBULAR CANAL USING DIGITAL OPG: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

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R.Raghapriya1 , Dr. S.Angelinteena2*, Dr. G.S.Asokan3 , Dr.N. Narmadha4 , Dr. Sindhu Poovannan5 , Dr. R.Logesh6 , M. Shrikavi7
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0320

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Objective: - This Study Estimated The Prevalence Of Bifid Mandibular Canals In Patients, Who Underwent Opg Investigation In Tagore Dental College And Hospital.. Method: - The Study Sample Comprised Of 1000 Digital Orthopantomograms (Opgs) Which Were Gathered From Tag oredental college and hospital. Each radiograph was assessed for bmc based on the Classification Given By Rp Langlais. Results: - There Were 1000 Opgs Examined, Out Of Which 450 Were Of Women And 550 Were Of Men. Bifid Mandibular Canals Were Observed In 73 Out Of 1000 Digital Panoramic Images. There Was No Statistically Significant Correlation Found With Regard To Age. Bifid Mandibular Canalswerefoundwithamale-Tofemaleratioof1:1.43.The most frequently encountered type Of Bmc Was Type I (72.6%) Followed By Type Ii (21.9%) Conclusion: - The Study's Findings Indicate That 7.3% Of People Have Bmc. To Reduce The Risk Of Problems, Clinicians Should Carefully Check For The Existence Of Bmc Before Performing Any Mandibular Surgery

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