Study of the mandibular canal and its surrounding canals by multi-view cone-beam computed tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the mandibular anatomical structures by observing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) from multiple angles.

Materials and methods

This retrospective study analyzed 1593 consecutive CBCT images. Ultimately, 95 CBCTs met the inclusion criteria. The mandibular, inferior lingual, and bony canals at the tooth apex were studied by multi-angle observation CBCT. Descriptive statistics were used for statistical analysis.

Results

It is beneficial to further observe the anastomosis of the mandibular, lingual, and mandibular canals when the course of the mandibular lingual canal is observed on CBCT cross-section. The frequency of the inferior lingual canal anastomosis with the mandibular canal was 43.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 33, 53.3) in the sampl

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11001830 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature