Prevalence and measurement of anterior loop of the mandibular canal using CBCT: A cross sectional study

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Authors

Pradeep Christopher J · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Thenaruvi Marimuthu · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

C. Krithika · Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital

Poorna Devadoss · Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital

Abstract

A margin of 4 mm anterior to the mental foramen should be safe to avoid any damage to the mental nerve loop bundle in majority of the cases where the loop is present.

Topics & Keywords

Dental Radiography and Imaging Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research

Volume 20, Issue 4, pp. 531-534

DOI: 10.1111/cid.12609

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