Anatomical analysis of preangular mandibular notch in humans

H. Kaczkowski; K. Porwolik; M. Porwolik; L. Noga; H. Woyton; Z. Domagala; B. Gworys

Vol 71, No 2 (2012)

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Submitted: 2012-06-27

Published online: 2012-05-30

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Anatomical analysis of preangular mandibular notch in humans

H. Kaczkowski, K. Porwolik, M. Porwolik, L. Noga, H. Woyton, Z. Domagala, B. Gworys

Folia Morphol 2012;71(2):100-104.

Vol 71, No 2 (2012)

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Submitted: 2012-06-27

Published online: 2012-05-30

Abstract

The authors have analysed in detail the mandibular preangular notch on the basis of 273 human cadaver mandibles. They have revealed that the pregonial notch is present in almost 90% of cases and that it is generally asymmetric and elliptical in shape. The depth and length of the anterior part of the notch is greater in males. Moreover, the preangular notch depth is greater on the right side (regardless of sex). Knowledge of the preangular notch anatomy can be useful for surgeons during reconstructive and plastic procedures on the mandibular shaft.