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Bhattacharya S, Saha M. A Study on Mandibular Foramen & Its Clinical Implication: A Morphoanatomical Study Using Linear and Triangular Measurement Methods in a Medical College of West Bengal. ASJ 2024; 21 (1)
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1- Department of Anatomy, Burdwan Medical College & Hospital
2- Department of Anatomy, Jalpaiguri Government Medical College &Hospital.
2- Department of Anatomy, Jalpaiguri Government Medical College &Hospital.
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Background: The mandibular foramen, located on the medial surface of the mandibular ramus, is an important anatomical landmark for delivering local anesthesia during dental procedures. Accurate localization of this foramen is critical for successful inferior alveolar nerve block administration. However, the conventional approach to this nerve block often relies on blind techniques, which are associated with a high failure rate and potential complications. This study seeks to enhance the precision of locating the mandibular foramen by evaluating two different methods to improve the effectiveness of nerve blocks.
Materials & Methods: This study was conducted using a sample size of sixty-three mandibles, wherein the precise position of the mandibular foramen was analysed using two separate localization techniques: (1) the Linear Measurement Method, which determines distances from the foramen to key anatomical landmarks such as the mandibular notch, posterior border of the ramus, angle of the mandible, base of the mandible, and anterior border of the ramus; and (2) the Triangular Measurement Method, which utilizes three reference points—midpoint of the anterior border of the mandibular ramus, the socket for the third molar tooth, and their distance from the mandibular foramen—to create a triangular framework for foramen localization. The efficacy of each method was assessed based on its accuracy and clinical applicability.
Results: The study assessed the precise anatomical location of the mandibular foramen using two different methods. No statistically significant differences were found between the right and left sides for any measured parameters, including distances from the mandibular foramen to various anatomical landmarks. Both methods were valuable, with the first providing more comprehensive data through multiple measurements, while the second offered simplicity and ease of clinical application. Although the first method was more detailed, the second may be more practical in clinical settings.
Conclusion: Precise localization of the mandibular foramen is essential for the effective administration of inferior alveolar nerve blocks. This study highlights the importance of adopting accurate methods for foramen identification, as doing so can significantly improve the success rate of dental anesthesia and reduce the risk of complications.
Materials & Methods: This study was conducted using a sample size of sixty-three mandibles, wherein the precise position of the mandibular foramen was analysed using two separate localization techniques: (1) the Linear Measurement Method, which determines distances from the foramen to key anatomical landmarks such as the mandibular notch, posterior border of the ramus, angle of the mandible, base of the mandible, and anterior border of the ramus; and (2) the Triangular Measurement Method, which utilizes three reference points—midpoint of the anterior border of the mandibular ramus, the socket for the third molar tooth, and their distance from the mandibular foramen—to create a triangular framework for foramen localization. The efficacy of each method was assessed based on its accuracy and clinical applicability.
Results: The study assessed the precise anatomical location of the mandibular foramen using two different methods. No statistically significant differences were found between the right and left sides for any measured parameters, including distances from the mandibular foramen to various anatomical landmarks. Both methods were valuable, with the first providing more comprehensive data through multiple measurements, while the second offered simplicity and ease of clinical application. Although the first method was more detailed, the second may be more practical in clinical settings.
Conclusion: Precise localization of the mandibular foramen is essential for the effective administration of inferior alveolar nerve blocks. This study highlights the importance of adopting accurate methods for foramen identification, as doing so can significantly improve the success rate of dental anesthesia and reduce the risk of complications.
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Gross Anatomy
Received: 2024/11/7 | Accepted: 2025/04/6 | Published: 2024/04/2
Received: 2024/11/7 | Accepted: 2025/04/6 | Published: 2024/04/2
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