Bifid Mandibular Condyle as described in this study is very rare case of condylar anatomy, mostpreferably diagnosedon incidental radiographic examination. It is noticed at any age with male dilection of 3:2 ratio. The etiology and pathogenesis of Bifid Mandibular Condyle though remains controversial and it lacks pathognomic clinical features and proper description as only few case are reported so far. Herein, a study of 5 cases of unilateral bifid condyle in Jammu and Kashmir population is reported.

Keywords: Unilateral, Condyle, Bifid, very rare entity.

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Nahida Dar

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon