Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2019
Volume : Volume 10
Issue : Issue 2s
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Roopali Patel.
drrupalideepak@gmail.com
Background: The mental foramen is generally located in the apical region of the mandibular premolars. Variations in its position can be a cause of complications during local anaesthesia or surgical procedures as well as in the diagnosis of periapical lesions. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. 600 panoramic radiographs were selected for evaluation of the position of the mental foramen. The criteria given by Wei Cheong Ngeow and Yusof Yuzawati was used for the same. Statistical Analysis: Data subjected to Pearson Chi-Square Analysis and Statistical analysis carried out using the SPSS release 22 packages. Results: 74.4% of the radiographs showed that mental foramen was located below the second premolar, followed by 19.3% of the images showing the location between two premolars.The foramen were symmetrical in 81.7% of the population. Conclusion: The most common position of the mental foramen in this study population was below the second premolar, followed by between two premolars in both sexes.
Keywords: Mental foramen, Panoramic Radiography, Premolar.
