Abstract:The mandibular interforaminal region is a preferred area in many oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery protocols, especially in dental implant applications. Case reports in recent years show that many complications can be encountered in the mandibular interforaminal region. The most dangerous and life-threatening of these are lingual artery injuries that can reach up to upper airway obstruction. Avoiding this complication, which can be encountered regardless of experience, is only necessary to have a good kno… Show more
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