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  • Anatomy
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology

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  • The mental foramen and mental nerve are vital anatomical landmarks.
  • Clinical procedures in the head and neck region necessitate precise knowledge of these structures.
  • Complications can arise from inadequate understanding of their anatomy and variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the mental foramen and mental nerve.
  • To highlight anatomical variations and their clinical significance.
  • To discuss radiological techniques for identifying the mental foramen.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of anatomical studies.
  • Analysis of variations across different populations.
  • Discussion of radiological imaging modalities.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of basic anatomy and soft/hard tissue relations.
  • Documentation of population-specific variations and asymmetry.
  • Identification of accessory mental foramina.
  • Evaluation of various radiological techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Thorough anatomical knowledge, including variations, is essential for clinicians.
  • Radiological modalities aid in determining the mental foramen's position.
  • This understanding minimizes procedural complications for dentists, surgeons, and physicians.