Abstract

Mandible also known as the largest and inferior, primary facial bone of the face giving a curved shape to it. It changes its shape and gives variations to the bony structure of the face from birth till older age. Mental foramen is known as the vintage of the mandible and is an important mark of the face for carrying out many diagnostics and surgical processes along with aesthetic procedures of the face. Thus, the present study is designed with an aim to get insight knowledge of position and shape of mental foramen in dry adult human mandible. Material and Method: Totally, 350 bones were studied in 2 years duration. The study was carried out in the Department of Anatomy, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Center over a period of 2 year. The position of mental foramen was studied using an instrument known as digital Vernier Calliper (in mm) while shape was analysed visually. Position of mental foramen was calculated using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software. Results: In our study, the mean and standard deviation of Distance from alveolar crest to upper margin of mental foramen was found to be (13.14±0.42) on right side and (12.42±0.31) on left side. In our study, the mean and standard deviation of Distance from lower border of mandible to lower margin of mental foramen was found to be (16.23±0.53) on right side and (15.41±0.46) on left side. In our study, the mean and standard deviation of Distance from alveolar crest to lower border of mandible was found to be (31.42±0.64) on right side and (30.35±0.57) on left side. In our study, the mean and standard deviation of Vertical diameter of foramen was found to be (2.65±0.31) on right side and (2.42±0.13) on left side. Conclusion: Hence, mental foramen plays a pivotal role in performing major facial surgeries and is an important landmark for several facial procedures performed.

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