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Accessory Mental Foramen and Maxillofacial Surgery
Amin Rahpeyma1, Saeedeh Khajehahmadi2
1Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Research Center.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|October 28, 2017
Summary
Accessory mental foramens in the mandible can cause lip numbness if damaged during oral surgery. Surgeons must consider their location and contents to avoid complications in procedures like dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Anatomy
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Accessory mental foramens are anatomical variations.
- Their presence can impact mandibular surgical outcomes.
- Nerves within these foramina transmit sensory information from the lower lip.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of accessory mental foramens in oral surgery.
- To discuss the potential complications arising from their violation.
- To emphasize the need for careful surgical planning.
Main Methods:
- Review of surgical case examples.
- Anatomical considerations of accessory mental foramens.
- Discussion of potential surgical interferences.
Main Results:
- Violation of accessory mental foramens can lead to lip numbness.
- These foramens can complicate dental implant, orthognathic, and periapical surgeries.
- Understanding their location and content is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Accessory mental foramens require careful consideration during mandibular surgery.
- Awareness prevents nerve damage and improves surgical results.
- Preoperative assessment is vital for patient safety.
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