Presentation
CT scan to evaluate if inferior third molar (wisdom tooth) teeth are reaching the mandibular canal.
Patient Data
Age: 24
Gender: Female
From the case:
Mandibular canal
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Bilateral normal mandibular canal. Inferior wisdom teeth don't reach the canals.
From the case:
Mandibular canal
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Bilateral normal mandibular canal.
Case Discussion
Mandibular canal is located within the mandible and contains the inferior alveolar nerve, artery and the vein. It starts at the mandibular foramen, on the lingual side of the ramus, continues on buccal surface of body of the mandible and ends at the mental foramen, adjacent to the second premolar.