In the first part, the participants were asked to identify the following 10 anatomical landmarks on standard models with normal structures and on deformed models with mandibular asymmetry: the ...

The positions of the lingula and the mandibular foramen are crucial for selecting the appropriate surgical approach. A thorough understanding of these anatomical locations is essential to minimizing ...

The inferior alveolar nerve branches off the mandibular nerve near the hinge of your jaw. It then enters a canal in the lower jaw called the mandibular foramen before branching off to the root canal ...

The mandibular canal (lower dental canal) begins at the orifice of the lower dental canal, behind Lingula (Spix's spine), then runs downwards and forwards to the second premolar tooth, where it ...

Mandibular symphysis: The slight ridge at the midline of the lower jaw Mental protuberance: The bony protrusion that forms the chin. It is covered with a pad of fat that helps contribute to the shape ...

Aside from the body and the rami, there are also the foramen, which are openings where neurovascular structures can travel. The mandible has two foramina: the mandibular foramen and the mental ...

Introduction The placement of implants in the mandibular midline is commonly considered safe. However, it requires careful consideration of crucial anatomical structures, including the mental nerve, ...

In dental implant planning, the mandibular canal is an important reference for determining the safe position of the implant. Accurate and automatic segmentation of the mandibular canal from CBCT image ...

The mandibular nerve passes through this opening to innervate the teeth, gums and chin. In modern humans, the upper portion of the foramen is commonly V-shaped.