Study on the Position of the Mandibular Foramen
Author Information
Author(s): Hadi Darawsheh, Ali Alsaegh, Vladimir Nikolenko, Saida Bakieva, Irina Smilyk, Andrew Panin, Artur Kheygetyan, Vasiliy Troitskiy, Dmitry Leonov, Yuriy Vasil'ev, Luis A. Arráez-Aybar, José Luis Bueno-López
Primary Institution: First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Hypothesis
The position of the mandibular foramen varies based on individual skull and facial shapes.
Conclusion
A personalized assessment of the mandibular foramen's location can help prevent dental and surgical complications.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found significant correlations between the location of the mandibular foramen and various craniometric indices.
- Different shapes of skulls and mandibles were associated with variations in the position of the mandibular foramen.
- Improving the understanding of mandibular foramen location can enhance the safety of dental procedures.
Takeaway
This study looked at where a specific hole in the jawbone is located, which can change from person to person, to help doctors avoid mistakes during dental work.
Methodology
This was a cadaveric cross-sectional study measuring the position of the mandibular foramen in 106 human cadaver heads.
Potential Biases
The study relied on cadaveric measurements, which may not fully represent live patient anatomy.
Limitations
The study did not explore how variables like ethnicity or gender could influence mandibular foramen location.
Participant Demographics
The sample included certified human cadavers of both sexes with a mean age of 72.67 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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