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Study of inferior dental canal and its contents using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging
Andrej Krasny1, Nicolai Krasny, Andreas Prescher
1Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147, Essen, Germany. andrej.krasny@uk-essen.de
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the visualizability, topography, and course of the mandibular canal with particular attention to the incisive canal on 3-T MRI. Particular attention was paid to the incisive canal anastomosis at the symphysis. A total of 64 dentate patients were examined using a modified T2 space sequence using 3-T MRI. The scans were analyzed with respect to the topography of the entire course of the mandibular canal, mental canal, incisive canal, and nutrient canals. The high-field MRI of the lower jaw allowed detailed visualization of the mandibular canal, the incisive canal, and the surrounding connective tissue structures. In the context of the present study, 3-T MRI was found to be a potentially useful imaging method for displaying the course of the entire inferior dental canal for pre-implantation planning, surgical planning, and diagnosis.
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Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
