Evaluation of mental foramina in adult living crania with MDCT

Purpose Multi-detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) is an exquisite technique in demonstrating the cranial foramina. This study aimed to assess the anatomic variations and locations of mental foramina in living adult mandible by MDCT. Methods MDCT data of 100 dentulous adult subjects were collected fr...

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Published in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 2010-04, Vol.32 (4), p.351-356
Main Authors: Haktanır, Alpay, Ilgaz, Kadir, Turhan-Haktanır, Nurten
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anatomy
Biological and medical sciences
Brain
Female
General aspects
Head injuries
Humans
Imaging
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Male
Mandible - anatomy & histology
Mandible - diagnostic imaging
Medical sciences
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Article
Orthopedics
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Radiology
Surgery
Tomography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Purpose Multi-detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) is an exquisite technique in demonstrating the cranial foramina. This study aimed to assess the anatomic variations and locations of mental foramina in living adult mandible by MDCT. Methods MDCT data of 100 dentulous adult subjects were collected from the high-resolution examinations that covered the mandible. Presence and number of foramina, their diameter and distance from the mid line that is mid sagittal plane and alveolar ridge were recorded. Results Mental foramina was clearly identified, localized and characterized in all subjects. Duplication was observed in four patients. Among them, one subject had bilateral accessory foramina. Mid line distances were significantly higher in men than women. Distances and diameters of right foramina were insignificantly higher in the males. Also, left foramina was insignificantly wider in women. Positive correlations were noticed between the measurements of right and left foramina. Conclusions This is the first study on mental foramina in living mandible with MDCT. With its tremendous capabilities, MDCT may be established in anatomical studies and preoperative planning.
ISSN:0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/s00276-009-0572-1