Controversies on the position of the mandibular foramen - review of the literature

Folia Med Cracov. 2013;53(4):61-8.

Abstract

Foramen of mandible is the most important point considering the Halsted anesthesia. Position of this foramen seems to be stable, however there are lots of controversies regarded to its position. Based on the current literature authors revised datas from literature considering the location of the mandibular foramen.

Keywords: canal of Serres; mandible; mandibular canal; mandibular foramen.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Dental / methods*
  • Anesthesia, Local / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mandible / anatomy & histology
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Nerve / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Nerve / drug effects
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tooth Apex / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth Apex / diagnostic imaging