Anatomical description of retromolar foramina in dry human mandibles: incidence, morphometry, and topography
Objective: To carry out morphometric, topographic, incidence analysis of retromolar foramina in dry adult human mandibles, and relate the findings to Dental practice. Methods: 265 mandibles were evaluated simultaneously by two researchers. With the aid of metal wires, each retromolar foramen was cla...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic
2018-06-01
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| Series: | RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1981-86372018000200136&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en |
| Summary: | Objective: To carry out morphometric, topographic, incidence analysis of retromolar foramina in dry adult human mandibles, and relate the findings to Dental practice. Methods: 265 mandibles were evaluated simultaneously by two researchers. With the aid of metal wires, each retromolar foramen was classified regarding diameter. Foramina with a diameter smaller than 0.5mm were not taken into account. Results: Retromolar foramina were observed in 23.4% of cases, with a higher bilateral incidence (with distinction of both antimeres), and up to 4 of them located in the same mandible. Furthermore, most foramina had a diameter between 0.5 and 1mm. Conclusion: The retromolar foramina are clinically relevant findings and should never be underestimated by clinicians. |
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| ISSN: | 0103-6971 1981-8637 |