Lingual accessory mental foramen: a report of an extremely rare anatomical variation.
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چکیده
The presence of accessory foramina and canals in the mandible is frequently overlooked in clinical procedures. It is important to note that these anatomical variations may only be pre-surgically detected on imaging exams, and such detection may directly influence therapeutic success. We describe a previously unreported case of accessory mental foramen located in the lingual cortical bone of the mandible.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of oral science
دوره 52 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010