Localization of mandibular foramen relative to landmarks in East Indian mandibles

Lingual foramen in Indian mandibles

Ennis demonstrated a foramen located superior to the genial tubercles in1937, while Novitsky reported a foramen inferior to the genial tubercles in 1938. Suzuki & Sakai in 1957 mentioned that the bony canals of these foramina coursed perpendicular to the inner surface of mandible1. Midline foramina and lateral foramina were described .Terminology of foramina was differently used by various auth...

Position of Mandibular Foramen and Incidence of Accessory Mandibular Foramen in Dry Mandibles

To determine the position of mandibular foramen (MF) from various parts of ramus of mandible and the incidence of accessory mandibular foramen (AMF) by studying on dry mandibles to assist dental surgeons to conduct dental procedures. Study was carried out on 100 dry mandibles of which 84 are dentulous and 16 are edentulous. The average distance of MF from the anterior boarder of mandibular ramu...

Morphometric Analysis of Mandibular Foramen and Incidence of Accessory Mandibular Foramina in Adult Human Mandibles of an Indian Population

The mandibular foramen is an important anatomical land mark. For procedures like inferior alveolar nerve block, implant treatment and mandibular osteotomies, a thorough knowledge of the location of the mandibular foramen (MF) and accessory mandibular foramina (AMFs) is a prerequisite. There are few references in the literature regarding the exact anatomical location of the mandibular foramen. T...

Osteometric Analysis of the Mandibular Foramen in Dry Human Mandibles

An Anatomical Study of Mandibular and Accessory Mandibular Foramen in Dry Adult Human Mandibles of South Indian Origin

Objective: Mandibular foramen is an important anatomical landmark for the inferior alveolar nerve blocks, mandibular osteotomies and implant treatment. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the mandibular foramen is very essential hence this study aims to determine the position of the mandibular foramen and incidence of accessory mandibular foramen in south Indian population. Material and meth...