Abstract
The anterior course of the inferior alveolar neurovascular canal was determined in 52 hemimandibles using high-resolution radiographs. Significant variability was found in its course. It was noted that if the osteotomies for sliding genioplasty were performed at least 6 mm below the inferior border of the mental foramen, injury to the mental nerve would be reduced.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 20-24 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
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Ritter, E. F., Moelleken, B. R. W., Mathes, S. J., & Ousterhout, D. K. (1992). The course of the inferior alveolar neurovascular canal in relation to sliding genioplasty. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 3(1), 20-24. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-199207000-00009