Skeletal maturation and the location of the mandibular foramen within the ramus mandibulae

ConclusionThe horizontal position of the MF moves in an anterior direction in orthognathic and retrognathic subjects during the mandibular growth spurt. The vertical position of the mandibular foramen remains unchanged during this period.
Source: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research