The direction and location of mental foramen and incidence of accessory mental foramen in south Indian mandibles
Roopa, R.; Manjunath, K.Y.; Balasubramanum, V.
Indian Journal of Dental Research Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research 14(1): 57-58
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-9290 PMID: 12800759 Document Number: 565084
One hundred and forty two south Indian mandibles of unknown sex were examined for the variations of the location and direction of the mental foramen. Accessory mental foramen were also looked for. The findings have been compared with those of other studies in the literature. Topography of the mental foramen is of practical importance to the dental and maxillo-facial surgeon for purpose of anesthesia and surgical procedures.