Evaluation of location and dimensions of mandibular lingual foramina using cone-beam computed tomography

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the regional frequency and anatomical properties of mandibular lingual foramina (MLF) and their bony canals with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods A retrospective study was conducted by selecting images of the mandible from CBC...

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Published in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 2014-11, Vol.36 (9), p.857-864
Main Authors: Sekerci, Ahmet Ercan, Sisman, Yıldıray, Payveren, Mehtap Arikan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anatomy
Anatomy & physiology
Brain
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Female
Humans
Imaging
Joints
Male
Mandible - anatomy & histology
Mandible - diagnostic imaging
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Article
Orthopedics
Radiology
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Tomography
Turkey
Young Adult
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Summary:Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the regional frequency and anatomical properties of mandibular lingual foramina (MLF) and their bony canals with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods A retrospective study was conducted by selecting images of the mandible from CBCT examination of 500 patients. MLF were located according to tooth areas and were grouped into midline, paramedian, and posterior foramina. In addition, the frequency of bony canals originating from lingual foramina was calculated, and the course and anastomoses were examined. Results In total, 491 areas with lingual foramina were observed. The highest regional frequency was recognized in the midline area (95.2 %), followed by left first premolar (15.1 %) area. The frequency of foramina in the midline was different from the paramedian and posterior ( p  
ISSN:0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/s00276-014-1311-9