Image findings of cranial nerve pathology on [18F]-2- deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography with computerized tomography (PET/CT): a pictorial essay. [PDF]
, 2015 This article aims to increase awareness about the utility of (18)F -FDG-PET/CT in the evaluation of cranial nerve (CN) pathology. We discuss the clinical implication of detecting perineural tumor spread, emphasize the primary and secondary (18)F -FDG-PET/
Muzaffar, Razi +3 more
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Is there a "safety zone" in the mandibular premolar region where damage to the mental nerve can be avoided if periapical extrusion occurs? [PDF]
, 2010 The mandibular premolars are located close to the mental foramina (Fig. 1). As such, various events affecting these teeth, such as odontogenic infection1 and orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal or surgical misadventure, may result in neurosensory ...
Ngeow, Dr. W.C.
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Triple mental foramina: CBCT findings of an unusual anatomical variant
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2018 The mental foramen is an important anatomic landmark located on the buccal aspect of the mandible. Evaluation of anatomical variants in the mental foramen (MF) is an important prerequisite for implant and surgical procedures involving the anterior part ...
J John Hearty Deepak +3 more
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Journal of Oral Research, 2021 Background: It is essential that the dentist understand the positional variations of the mental foramen to perform different types of dental procedures. This study was conducted to identify the position of the mental foramen among the Saudi population of
M. Nazargi Mahabob +4 more
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The oldest known snakes from the Middle Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous provide insights on snake evolution [PDF]
, 2015 The previous oldest known fossil snakes date from ∼100 million year old sediments (Upper Cretaceous) and are both morphologically and phylogenetically diverse, indicating that snakes underwent a much earlier origin and adaptive radiation.
Apesteguía, Sebastián +3 more
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Sulaimani Dental JournalObjective: This study aims to analyze the mental foramen (MF) morphometric characteristics using Cone Beam Computed Tomography and compare its location based on gender differences in the Erbil population.
Rebaz Ismail +5 more
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Radiographic Determination of Position and Symmetry of Mental Foramen in Central Indian Population
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2011 The mental foramen has been reported to vary in position in different ethnic groups. Repeated failures during injections and operative procedures involving the mental foramen suggest the presence of local differences in a given population. The aim of the
Shweta Gangotri, V M Patni, R S Sathwane
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Positional variation and localization of the mental foramen [PDF]
MOJ Anatomy & Physiology, 2018 Objectives: The anatomical position of the mental foramen (MF) is variable and the knowledge of its exact location is clinically relevant. Method: Fifty two mental foramina in twenty six dry mandibles were analyzed to ascertain the shape, size, direction, presence of accessory foramina, position in relation to anatomical landmarks in an adult Sri ...
Deepthi Nanayakkara +6 more
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CBCT Assessment of Mental Foramen Position Relative to Anatomical Landmarks
International Journal of Dentistry, 2016 Purpose. This study was carried out on an Iranian population aiming to investigate mental foramen position relative to inferior border of mandible and skeletal midline and its gender and age differences on CBCT projections. Materials and Methods.
Mahnaz Sheikhi, Mitra Karbasi Kheir
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Characteristics of anatomical landmarks in the mandibular interforaminal region : a cone-beam computed tomography study [PDF]
, 2011 Objectives: This study was conducted to assess appearance, visibility, location and course of anatomical landmarks in mandibular interforaminal region using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Hafezeqoran, Ali +4 more
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