Dilaceration is not common, but it is an important dental anomaly that affects all teeth. Recognizing the condition will facilitate endodontic, orthodontic and surgical treatment.
The position of the mental foramen on panoramic radiographs in this selected group of Jordanians is most commonly below and between the mandibular premolar teeth, and the most frequent appearance was the continuous type. These results are similar to previous findings in Caucasian populations.
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