Evaluation of Infraorbital Foramen Position Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in a Cohort of Central Gujarat, Indian Population

Ritvi N Desai ¹, Namish Batra ¹

⁰Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, IND.

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February 6, 2024

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Summary

The infraorbital foramen

Area Of Science

Anatomy
Radiology
Anthropology

Background

The infraorbital foramen's location varies geographically.
Accurate anatomical data is crucial for medical and dental procedures.
Population-specific data on the infraorbital foramen is needed.

Purpose Of The Study

To determine the precise location of the infraorbital foramen in the Central Gujarat Indian population.
To provide population-specific anatomical data for the infraorbital foramen.

Main Methods

A cross-sectional study analyzed 100 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.
Measurements included distances from the infraorbital foramen to the incisal edge, occlusal plane, and alveolar crest.
Statistical analysis used descriptive statistics and significance testing (p<0.05).

Main Results

Distances were recorded for the right and left sides.
No significant gender or age-related differences were found (p>0.05).
A statistically significant difference was observed in the distance to the alveolar crest between the right and left sides (p<0.05).

Conclusions

Findings for the Indian population were similar to Turkish data but differed from Sri Lankan data.
Highlights the need for population-specific anatomical studies.
Emphasizes the importance of localized data for clinical applications.

Keywords:

alveolar bone cone-beam computed tomography incisor nerve block premolar