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Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Vol 27, Issue 2 85-92, Copyright © 1998 by British Institute of Radiology

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Panoramic radiographic patterns of the infraorbital canal and anterior superior dental plexus

W. C. Scarfe, R. P. Langlais, T. Ohba, A. Kawamata and I. Maselle
Department of Diagnosis and General Dentistry, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Kentucky, USA.

OBJECTIVE: To describe and classify the presentations of the infra-orbital canal/groove (IOC/G) complex and anterior superior dental plexus (ASDP) on panoramic radiographs. METHODS: The frequency of occurrence and variations in appearance of the IOC/G were determined on 246 random panoramic radiographs. A classification system consisting of Types I, II and III was developed to describe the radiographic patterns of the IOC/G. RESULTS: Two hundred radiographs (81.3%) demonstrated evidence of the IOG/C. The most frequent appearance of the IOC was Type III (44.75%) closely followed by Type I (42%) and Type II (13.25%), with only minor differences in prevalence between right and left sides. Sixty one percent were bilateral. Radiologic evidence of the ASDP was noted in 29% of radiographs demonstrating an IOG/C with 12% of cases being bilateral. Three distinct radiographic patterns of the anterior superior dental plexus (ASDP) were also observed. CONCLUSION: A classification of the appearance of the IOC/G and ASDP on panoramic radiographs has been presented.




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