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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Mental Foramen Variations: A Preliminary Study
Joint Authors
Sheikhi, Mahnaz
Karbasi Kheir, Mitra
Hekmatian, Ehsan
Source
Radiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Mental foramen is important in surgical operations of premolars because it transfers the mental nerves and vessels.
This study evaluated the variations of mental foramen by cone-beam computed tomography among a selected Iranian population.
Materials and Methods.
A total number of 180 cone-beam computed tomography projections were analyzed in terms of shape, size, direction, and horizontal and vertical positions of mental foramen in the right and left sides.
Results.
The most common shape was oval, opening direction was posterior-superior, horizontal position was in line with second premolar, and vertical position was apical to the adjacent dental root.
The mean of foremen diameter was 3.59 mm.
Conclusion.
In addition to the most common types of mental foramen, other variations exist, too.
Hence, it reflects the significance of preoperative radiographic examinations, especially 3-dimensional images to prevent nerve damage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sheikhi, Mahnaz& Karbasi Kheir, Mitra& Hekmatian, Ehsan. 2015. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Mental Foramen Variations: A Preliminary Study. Radiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076043
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sheikhi, Mahnaz…[et al.]. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Mental Foramen Variations: A Preliminary Study. Radiology Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076043
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sheikhi, Mahnaz& Karbasi Kheir, Mitra& Hekmatian, Ehsan. Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Mental Foramen Variations: A Preliminary Study. Radiology Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076043
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1076043