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Local differences of the position of the mental foramen
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Abstract
Local differences of the mental foramen may occur in a population. Prior to surgery knowledge of the most common location of the foramen peculiar to a local population may enable effective mental block anaesthesia to be provided.
(Folia Morphol 2008; 67: 32-35).
Abstract
Local differences of the mental foramen may occur in a population. Prior to surgery knowledge of the most common location of the foramen peculiar to a local population may enable effective mental block anaesthesia to be provided.
(Folia Morphol 2008; 67: 32-35).
Keywords
mandible; mental foramen; mental nerve; premolar
Title
Local differences of the position of the mental foramen
Journal
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Article type
Original article
Pages
32-35
Published online
2007-12-03
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Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2008;67(1):32-35.
Keywords
mandible
mental foramen
mental nerve
premolar
Authors
H. Yesilyurt
A. Aydlnllglu
A. Kavakll
N. Ekinci
C. Eroglu
M. Haclaliogullarl
S. Diyarbaklrll