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ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2023

Structural and CBCT analysis of mandibular canal microvessels expressing neurotransmitters in human cadavers.

Masachika Takiguchi, Iwao Sato, Yoko Ueda, Shinichi Kawata, Yutaro Natsuyama, Tomiko Yakura, Zhong-Lian Li, Masahiro Itoh

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Article in Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Neural Orchestration of Mandibular Development.International dental journal · 2026
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Masachika TakiguchiDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6680-2207
Iwao SatoDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan. iwaoa1@tokyo-med.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7035-2525
Yoko UedaDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9202-7478
Shinichi KawataDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9433-5682
Yutaro NatsuyamaDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3395-4364
Tomiko YakuraDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2605-8396
Zhong-Lian LiDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2640-0518
Masahiro ItohDepartment of Anatomy, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6106-2761
Tokyo Medical University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study focused on the detailed structure of microvessels of the neurotransmitter-positive vasa nervorum of the inferior alveolar nerve, vein, and artery in the mandibular canal (MC) to obtain information for improved safety in dental treatments. We also observed the detailed structure of the MC from the mental foramen to the mandibular foramen using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

methodsIn this study, mandibles from 45 sides of 23 human cadavers aged 76-104 years were examined by microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and CBCT analysis. These data were further evaluated by principal component analysis (PCA).

resultsThe microvessels of the vasa nervorum with calcitonin gene-related peptide- and neuropeptide Y-positive reactions were classified into 5 types: large (4.19%, 28/667); irregular large (7.35%, 49/667), numerous intermediate (29.23%, 195/667), irregular intermediate (29.23%, 195/667), and scattered fine (30.0%, 200/667) microvessels. The MC showed various structures from the 3rd molar to the premolars and was also classified into three types, including complete (57.0%, 228/400), partial (33.8%, 135/400), and unclear (9.2%, 37/400), from the mandibular foramen to the mental foramen. PCA results revealed that developed capillaries were mainly localized in the molar region.

conclusionsFine microvessels of the vasa nervorum expressing neurotransmitters are present from the molar to premolar region, which is key information for mandibular dental treatments. The different microvessel structures also indicate differences in specific characteristics between dentulous and edentulous cadavers regarding oral surgical and implant treatments.

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Mandibular CanalSpiral Cone-Beam Computed TomographyCadaverCone-Beam Computed TomographyHumansMandibleMicrovesselsCBCTCGRPMandibular canalMicrovesselsNPY

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