Martin Trujillo-Riveros

Dr. Martin Trujillo-Riveros

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 October 2023 in Diagnostics
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JVJuan Jose Valenzuela
Juan Jose Valenzuela
KNKora-Lle Keller Navarro
Kora-Lle Keller Navarro
PUPia Urbina
Pia Urbina
MTMartin Trujillo-Riveros
Martin Trujillo-Riveros
PBPablo Nova Baeza
Pablo Nova Baeza
JSJuan A. Sanchis-Gimeno
Juan A. Sanchis-Gimeno
Objective: The 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. Methods: We 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. Results: A 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%). Conclusions: The 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.