Vertical and horizontal location of the mental foramen in relation to the mandibular second premolar by the radiograph method

• Main Authors: Felipe Paes Varoli (Author), Julio Cézar de Melo Castilho (Author), Edmundo Médici Filho (Author), Luiz César de Moraes (Author), Luiz Roberto Coutinho Manhães Junior (Author), Mari Eli Leonelli de Moraes (Author), Jeferson Xavier (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objective: Measure the distance in millimeters, between the apex and the long axis of the mandibular second premolar and the mental foramen. Methods: One hundred and four panoramic radiographs of adults with teeth were selected. Measurement was performed by digitizing the radiographs. The "Imag...