ABSTRACT
Background: Lingual vascular canal (LVC) is an important anatomical structure in mandibular anterior region. Trauma to this structure during implant placement has been reported in this study. Dental computed tomography (DCT) provides a three-dimensional visualization of lingual vascular canal. Aim: To assess the frequency, location, and size of LVC using dental CT. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 75 mandibular DCT was done. Evaluation was done to detect the frequency, size, and number of lingual vascular canal using Seimens Somatom Sensation 64. Results: About 73.3% patients (male=34, female=21) demonstrated presence of LVC with only one patient showing two canals. The mean distance from the inferior border of mandible was 0.5 mm, S.D.±0.70. The mean diameter of the canal was 0.31 mm, S.D.±0.70. Conclusion:Dental CT provides adequate information regarding frequency, number, and size of lingual vascular canal, which is an important anatomical structure in mandibular anterior region.
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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Alveolar Process/blood supply , Alveolar Process/diagnostic imaging , Cephalometry/methods , Child , Dental Arch/blood supply , Dental Arch/diagnostic imaging , Dental Implantation, Endosseous , Female , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Male , Mandible/blood supply , Mandible/diagnostic imaging , Middle Aged , Multidetector Computed Tomography/methods , Patient Care Planning , Radiography, Panoramic/methods , Retrospective Studies , Software , Young AdultABSTRACT
Hypertension, also called a 'silent killer,' is one of the most common medical problems seen in our profession. A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology to determine the incidence of the appearance of nutrient canals in the periapical radiographs of the mandibular anterior region of patients with high blood pressure. A total of 100 patients, between 10-80 years, were examined. After taking a proper history, systemic and oral examinations were done and the findings were recorded under two categories, hypertensive patients and normotensive patients. They were further subdivided according to their periodontal status. Intraoral periapical radiographs of the lower anterior region were then taken. Radiographs were interpreted with a good X-ray viewer and the use of a magnifying glass. Findings were recorded on a prepared format.