ACCESSORY MENTAL FORAMINA: A RADIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THREE CASES
The accessory mental foramen (AMF) is an anatomical variant seen in up to 14% of patients. When present, its location may influence the surgical approach on the lateral surface of the mandible in order to avoid its neurovascular content. This article presents three cases diagnosed with AMF and discu...
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Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation,
2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | The accessory mental foramen (AMF) is an anatomical variant seen in up to 14% of patients. When present, its location may influence the surgical approach on the lateral surface of the mandible in order to avoid its neurovascular content. This article presents three cases diagnosed with AMF and discuss the clinical implications of these foramina. |
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| Item Description: | 2066-7000 2601-4661 |