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A rare case of an anatomical variant of nonexistent mental foramen

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The mental foramen (MF) is an important anatomical landmark in the jaw, where the sensory nerve (mental nerve) and blood vessels emerge. To avoid sensory impairment or paresthesia caused by mental nerve damage, the MF must be accurately identified and localized. The literature describes a variety of anatomical variants of the MF, such as changes in its position, emergence profile or the presence of extra foramina. This case report documents a rare case of nonexistent mental foramina on the left side of the jaw, which was detected incidentally using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) prior to implant surgery planning.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.11.009

Authors: Khaled R. Beshtawi, Emad Qirresh

Institutions: Arab American University, Al-Quds University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Radiography and Imaging

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550