Morphology and Morphometry of Mental Foramen in Dry Adult South Indian Mandibles: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Knowledge on the mental foramen would be helpful for the dental surgeons while performing various dental procedures. To prevent damage to the mental nerve while performing dental implants, root canal treatments, and orthodontic surgeries. Materials and Methods: 50 dry adult human mandibles of unknown age and sex. Results: Mean horizontal, vertical diameters were recorded, and bilateral symmetry was observed. Distance from the symphysis menti and distance from the inferior border were recorded, and there was no significant difference between the right and left sides. Conclusion: The various parameters as taken in the present study helps the clinician to locate the foramen as there is no proper anatomical landmark for its isolation in mental nerve block and also while performing various dental and surgical procedures.