Visibility of the mandibular canal on CBCT cross-sectional images

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作者
Oliveira-Santos, Christiano [1 ]
Alvares Capelozza, Ana Lucia [1 ]
Giao Dezzoti, Mariela Siqueira [1 ]
Fischer, Cassia Maria [2 ]
Poleti, Marcelo Lupion [1 ]
Fischer Rubira-Bullen, Izabel Regina [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Bauru Sch Dent, Dept Stomatol, Bauru, SP, Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Goias, Sch Dent, Goiania, Go, Brazil
关键词
Mandible; Mandibular nerve; Cone-beam computed tomography; BEAM COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY; INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE; PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHY; IDENTIFICATION; ACCURACY; CT;
D O I
10.1590/S1678-77572011000300011
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
The identification of the mandibular canal (MC) is an important prerequisite for surgical procedures involving the posterior mandible. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) represents an advance in imaging technology, but distinguishing the MC from surrounding structures may remain a delicate task. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the visibility of the MC in different regions on CBCT cross-sectional images. Material and methods: CBCT cross-sectional images of 58 patients (116 hemi-mandibles) were analyzed, and the visibility of the MC in different regions was assessed. Results: The MC was clearly visible in 53% of the hemi-mandibles. Difficult and very difficult visualizations were registered in 25% and 22% of the hemi-mandibles, respectively. The visibility of the MC on distal regions was superior when compared to regions closer to the mental foramen. No differences were found between edentulous and tooth-bearing areas. Conclusions: The MC presents an overall satisfactory visibility on CBCT cross-sectional images in most cases. However, the discrimination of the canal from its surrounds becomes less obvious towards the mental foramen region when cross-sectional images are individually analyzed.
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