Characterization of Lingual Foramina Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

Fatma Elbaz, Postgraduate MSc student, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University,35561,Mansoura, Egypt.Follow
Fatma Ata, Lecturer in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University.
Bassant Mowafy, Associate Professor in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University
Jilan Youssef, Professor in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University.

Article Type

Original Article

Section/Category

Oral Medicine

Abstract

Objective: To assess the location and anatomical character of lingual foramina using CBCT. Materials and Methods:CBCT records of 108 patients were evaluated to detect the presence, location, size, and number of lingual foraminausing axial, and cross sectional images. Results: A total of 463 lingual foramina (representing 100% of all patients)were found. Individuals had between one and eight lingual foraminaon their jaw, with the majority of cases having four(24.1%). Regarding the size; 336 (72.7%) were ≤1 mm and 127 (27.3%) were >1 mm. Regarding the location, only 162(35%) were LLF, while most of the lingual foramina were MLF (65%). Moreover 23 (21.3%) had lingual foramina ononly one side of the mandible, and 85(78.7%) had them on both sides of the mandible. Conclusions: CBCT can beused to detect the presence, size, number, and location of mandibular lingual foramina. It is very crucial to recognizecharacters of these foramina prior to any surgical treatment to avoid operative complications.

How to Cite This Article

Elbaz F , Ata F , Mowafy B , Youssef J . Characterization of Lingual Foramina Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Mans J Dent. 2023; 10(1): 25-28.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/mjd.2023.288105