Evaluation of the relationship between appearances of the lingual foramen on panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography

Conclusions: Radiological evaluation with panoramic radiographs alone may lead to inadequate assessments prior to surgical procedures involving the anterior mandible. Clinicians may consider using three-dimensional imaging for procedures with a risk of hemorrhagic and neurosensory complications such as dental implant placement in the anterior mandible.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research