Introduction The mental foramen (MF) is a bilateral opening localized on an anterior surface of the mandible. A precise location as well as well-defined shape, size, and number of the MF is crucial for different clinical dental procedures. The aim of this study was to determine a size and location of the MF in relation to the lower teeth using the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) study. Material and Methods In a group of 201 patients (106 males and 95 females) the CBCT images were performed using the GX CB-500 device (Gendex, USA). Results No significant differences in values of the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) diameters as well as the H:V ratio on both sides in relation to the age of participants were found. In males both average values of a horizontal diameter (p=0.031) and vertical diameter (p=0.001) were significantly higher on the right side than in the female subgroup, whereas on the left side only an average value of a vertical diameter was significantly higher in men (p=0.006) in comparison to women. Moreover, the H:V ratio was significantly lower in males on the left side (p=0.032). There were no significant relationships between age and gender of the patients (p>0.05) and the type of mental foramen on the right and left sides. Conclusions The application of the CBCT study enabled a precise determination of the shape, size, and position of the mental foramen in relation to the neighboring anatomical structures on a representative group of the Polish patients. The results obtained may contribute to guidelines for dental procedures including anesthesia of the mental nerve and endodontic, implantology, and dental surgery with regard to the location of mental foramen depending on the sex and age of patients.
BackgroundAccessory mental foramen (AMF) is a rare anatomical variation. When accessory mental foramen is present, the nerves and vessels that go through the mental foramen (MF) must follow alternative courses and special care must be taken during dental treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occurrence and the location of AMF in a selected Polish population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).MethodsTwo hundred CBCT (105 males and 95 females) examinations were evaluated for the presence of AMFs. The location and side of AMFs were reported. The mean distance between MF and AMF was also calculated. The vertical size of MF on the side with and without AMF was measured. The obtained variables were statistically analyzed.ResultsAMFs were observed in 7% of the patients. There was no statistically significant difference between the appearance of AMF and sex (p > 0.05). We found no significant difference in the vertical size of MF between individuals with and without AMFs (p < 0.05).ConclusionTwenty-eight AMFs (7%) were observed from 400 sides of 200 patients. AMFs occurred more often in males (18 AMFs) than in females (10 AMFs). Twenty AMFs (71.4%) were located anteriorly, and eight (28.6%) - posteriorly. Fifteen AMFs (53.6%) were on the right side and thirteen (46.4%) - on the left.
StreszczenieWprowadzenie. Resorpcja zęba jest jedną z chorób prowadzących do utraty twardych tkanek zęba. Proces zachodzi z udziałem specyficznych interakcji między komórkami układu odpornościowego a tkankami twardymi. Rozpoznanie najczęściej jest przypadkowe, dzięki zdjęciom rentgenowskim. Leczenie jest ukierunkowane na zatrzymanie procesu resorpcyjnego i w miarę możliwości na odtwarzanie utraconych tkanek zęba. Najstarszym materiałem używanym do tego celu jest amalgamat. Dzięki rozwojowi materiało-znawstwa powstały nowe materiały, które ze względu na swoje właściwości coraz częściej są stosowane do uzupełniania utraconych tkanek zęba. Obecnie, ze względu na swoje właściwości, a zwłaszcza dużą biozgodność, najbardziej polecane jest MTA.Cel pracy. Określenie, który z najczęściej stosowanych materiałów do wypełnień jam resorpcyjnych zapewnia najlepszą szczelność.Materiał i metody. Do badań użyto 50 usuniętych zębów ludzkich. W każdym zębie w części środko-wej korzenia wykonywano 4 nacięcia imitujące jamy resorpcyjne, które następnie wypełniano: amalgamatem GS-80, IRM ® , ProRoot ® MTA oraz Fuji ® IX. Ocenę szczelności tych materiałów badano metodą penetracji barwnika, posługując się czterostopniową skalą Mayera.Wyniki. Najmniejszą penetrację barwnika, a tym samym najlepszą szczelność, uzyskano w przypadku ubytków wypełnionych ProRoot MTA, a największy przeciek barwnika, prawie dwukrotnie większy, dla Fuji IX. Uzyskane wyniki poddano analizie statystycznej.Wnioski. Ze względu na dużą szczelność brzeżną MTA, amalgamat oraz IRM mogą być z powodzeniem stosowane do wypełnienia ubytków poresorpcyjnych.Słowa kluczowe: MTA, resorpcja korzenia, szczelność brzeżna, test penetracji barwnika AbstractBackground. Tooth resorption is a disease which can lead to the loss of dental hard tissue. The process of resorption is mediated by specific interactions between immune cells and hard tissues of the tooth. Recognition of this process is mostly random thanks to an x-ray examination, and the treatment involves stopping the process and restoring the lost tissues of the tooth if possible. Amalgam is the oldest material used for this purpose. Currently, the MTA is the most recommended material, due to its properties, especially high biocompatibility.
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