Anatomical variation of mental foramen. A case report.
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چکیده
We have reported a case of triple mental foramina at the right side of the premolar region, which was discovered during reposition and ostheosynthesis of a mandible fracture. A review of the literature, was performed which disclosed no previous clinical cases reported but an incidence of 1.2% of triple foramina after investigating dry skulls or radiographics. The discussion stresses the importance of adequate preoperative radiological examination in the clinical situation especially when closed surgery is planned.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Stomatologija
دوره 12 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010