BIFID MANDIBULAR CONDYLE RESULTING FROM A SAGITTAL FRACTURE OF THE CONDYLAR HEAD

Sagittal or vertical fractures of the mandibular condyle and chip frac tures of the medial part of the condylar head are very rare entities a nd their identification is difficult with conventional radiographs. We report a case of a unilateral bifid mandibular condyle which resulted following a sagittal condylar fracture. This was associated with a ch ip fracture of the medial part of the condylar head on the contralater al side. These types of condylar fracture do not require any surgical treatment, but early mobilization is indicated.