A Review of the Accuracy of CBCT in the Analysis of Lingual Foramen Anatomical Variations
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lingual foramina, Cone beam CT, accessory foramina, symphysis, mandibleAbstract
Vascular and neural components, including the lingual artery, the submental artery, and its anastomoses, in addition to mylohyoid nerve branches, all pass via the lingual foramina (LF), which are located on the lingual midline of the mandibular symphysis of the jaw. Numerous procedures, such as implantation, tori excision, and genioplasty, are performed in the anterior mandibular midline, where the LF is commonly present. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), a more current scanning modality, offers 3-D images with great spatial resolution, minimal irradiation dose, and precise assessments of the anterior mandible's bone structures on a variety of planes. Bleeding, tongue elevation, and edema of the mouth floor are common surgical complications of anterior mandibular implants. This review is designed to see if the anatomical variations of the LF can be properly evaluated for implant and surgery using CBCT. Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Iraq Virtual Library employ them for database searches. The identification of up to four LFs and a similarly low proportion of accessary LFs are notable.
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