Omar Basheer Taha , Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi , Johari Yap Abdullah , Matheel AL-Rawas , Asilah Yusof
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Abstract
Objectives
This study aims to compare differences in mandibular canal (MC) location between dentate and edentulous ridges, in the second premolar region as well as the first, second, and third molar regions using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of Arabic and Kurdish Iraqi populations.
Materials and Methods
CBCT images of 400 subjects (200 Arabs, 200 Kurds) were collected from radiological archives. RadiAnt DICOM software (Medixant, Poland) was used for image analyses. Measurements were performed from MC to buccal and lingual alveolar crests and to buccal, lingual, and inferior aspect of the mandible for both dentate and edentulous ridges. Additionally, distance to the most superior aspect of residual edentulous ridge were performed. Independent t-test and Mann-Whitney U Test were performed utilising SPSS v.26.
Results
Distances from MC to buccal and lingual alveolar crests were consistently lower in edentulous ridge compared to dentate ridge across all teeth regions. Distances to lingual and inferior border of the mandible were higher in edentulous ridge compared to dentate ridge of all teeth regions. Distances to buccal surface of the mandible varies with fluctuations of dentate and edentulous ridges displaying higher measurements. Distance to superior aspect of residual edentulous ridge revealed mean values in the range of 13.45 to 15.69 mm in Arabs and 13.96 to 16.37 mm in Kurds.
Conclusions
Discrepancy in vertical position of MC was observed between dentate and edentulous ridges within Arab and Kurd populations. Horizontal position of MC was unaffected by tooth loss and found to be closer to lingual surface of all molars. The residual alveolar ridge was sufficient to accommodate the common length and width of dental implants.
Clinical significance
The findings could play a crucial role in planning surgical interventions of the mandible, helping to prevent complications that might arise due to inadequate preoperative assessments.
期刊介绍:
Saudi Dental Journal is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. Saudi Dental Journal publishes original research and reviews on, but not limited to: • dental disease • clinical trials • dental equipment • new and experimental techniques • epidemiology and oral health • restorative dentistry • periodontology • endodontology • prosthodontics • paediatric dentistry • orthodontics and dental education Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.