Prevalence and Anatomical Variations in the Mandibular Lingual Canal in a Sample of Egyptian Population Using Cbct: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: With the development of surgical procedures, as the mandibular anterior dental implants and chin surgeries, there has been an increase in complications associated with anatomical elements in this anterior area. One of the most dangerous complications is related to bleeding caused by injured vessels associated with the lingual foramen and canal, which can cause a compression of the airway.