Position, shape and direction of the mental foramen in mandibles in South-Eastern Nigeria

Volume: 4, Issue: 9, Pages: 499 - 499
Published: Sep 30, 2013
Abstract
Objectives: The mental foramen is an important anatomical and clinical landmark for undertaking a successful mental nerve anesthetic block during clinical and surgical procedures in the mandibular and mental region. This study was aimed at studying and documenting the position, shape and direction of opening of the mental foramen in dry mandibles in South-Eastern Nigeria. Methods: 66 dry adult human mandibles obtained from the region of study...
Paper Details
Title
Position, shape and direction of the mental foramen in mandibles in South-Eastern Nigeria
Published Date
Sep 30, 2013
Volume
4
Issue
9
Pages
499 - 499
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