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Lingual vascular canals of the interforaminal region of the mandible: evaluation with conventional tomography

Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

*Correspondence to: Dr Hui Liang, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry/TAMUSHSC, P.O. Box 660677, Dallas, TX 75266-0677, USA; Email: hliang{at}bcd.tamhsc.edu

Received 8 April 2004; accepted 12 August 2004

The presence of lingual vascular foramina and canals in the interforaminal region may increase the risk of surgical complications during implant placement, bone grafting procedures and osteodistraction. Oral and maxillofacial radiologists should recognize this anatomical variant and include a description in their interpretative report to inform the referring clinician of the potential for surgical complications.

Keywords: lingual vascular canals; interforaminal region; conventional tomography

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