ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Prevalence of the Bifid Mandibular Condyle and Its Relationship with Pathologies of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Is extracorporeal fixation in mandibular condylar fractures a viable option? a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Detection of mandibular condylar fractures on head CT scans in infants with witnessed falls.Oral radiology · 2026Article
- Bifid Mandibular Condyle Seen in a Patient With Posterior Disk Displacement.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Bifid mandibular condyle: investigating the association with temporomandibular joint disorders on three-dimensional T2-weighted SPACE sequences performed for brain magnetic resonance radiological scanning techniques.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Bone Mass, Microarchitecture, and Morphometric Insights on a Right Unilateral Bifid Mandibular Condyle: A Micro-CT Analysis Report and Literature Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of anatomical variants in the bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) and report its association with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology.
methodsWe searched the Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and LILACS databases from their inception up to September 2023. Two authors independently performed the search, study selection, and data extraction, and they also assessed the methodological quality with an assurance tool for anatomical studies (AQUA). Finally, the pooled prevalence was estimated using a random effects model.
resultsA total of 50 studies met the eligibility criteria. Twenty studies, with a total of 88,625 subjects, were included in the meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of the bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) variant was 1% (95% CI = 1% to 2%).
conclusionsThe correlation between the BMC and TMJ pathologies has a relatively low prevalence in studies that present a considerable number of subjects. From a clinical point of view, a direct association cannot be made between the presence of the BMC and TMJ pathologies or symptoms.
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