ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2021
Assessment of Anterior Loop of Inferior Alveolar Nerve and Its Anatomic Variations with Age, Gender, and Dentition Status in Indian Population: A CBCT Study.
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- Prevalence and management of neuropathic injury caused by dental implant insertion in mandible: a systematic review.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2024Pooled it
- Variation in mandibular canal position in different sagittal skeletal patterns: a CBCT study.Acta odontologica latinoamericana : AOL · 2025Article
- Assessment of Anatomical Variations in the Anterior Loop of the Mental Nerve in the Northeast Population to Estimate a Safe Zone for Implant Prosthesis: An Institution-Based Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- A Retrospective CBCT Evaluation of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve's Anterior Loop in Odisha People.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
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- Automated segmentation of the mandibular canal and its anterior loop by deep learning.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe posterior region of the mandible is more often related to iatrogenic errors, but the interforaminal region is also not spared for neurovascular complications. This study aimed to use CBCT images to evaluate the prevalence of anterior nerve looping and its variations with age, gender, and dentition status.
methodsThis retrospective study was carried out by studying 600 CBCT scans retrieved from archival records of a CBCT center in Lucknow. The scans were inspected by two trained investigators. The length of the anterior loop was measured using the measuring tool of Carestream 3D imaging software. Descriptive and analytical tests were performed.
resultsThe prevalence of the anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve was found to be 56%. The prevalence was found to be more on the right side (29.0%) compared to the left side (27.0%). The most common anterior looping of the inferior alveolar nerve was type 3 followed by type 1. Males were found to have significantly higher loops compared to females. The number of loops was found to decrease significantly with age. The mean length of the loop was found to vary from 1.14 to 1.61 mm.
conclusionThe anterior looping of IAN is very much prevalent in the Lucknow population. The use of the CBCT technique and appropriate preplanning prior to surgery or implant placement should be performed to prevent nerve injury.
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