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Duplicated mandibular canal: report of a case
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lebanese University, Dental School, Beirut, Lebanon.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Variations in the mandibular canal
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Radiology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Standard anatomy textbooks present a consistent path for the mandibular canal.
- Knowledge of typical mandibular canal anatomy is crucial for dental and oral surgical procedures.
Observation:
- A rare variation in the standard anatomy of the mandibular canal was observed.
- This anatomical variation is detectable via radiographic imaging.
Findings:
- The study reports a specific, uncommon deviation from the typical mandibular canal trajectory.
- This finding highlights the existence of significant anatomical variability.
Implications:
- Surgeons must be aware of potential mandibular canal variations to prevent intraoperative complications.
- Radiographic assessment is vital for identifying these anatomical anomalies before procedures.
- Understanding these variations improves surgical safety in the mandibular region.