Radiological Assessment of Egyptian Mandible Morphometric Parameters Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Anatomy | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 October 2019 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejana.2019.7192.1005 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Eyad MT Ali* 1; Wael M Aboelmaaty2; Shimaa M Motawei3; Yasser M Elbastawisy1 | ||
| 1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, KSA | ||
| 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||
| 3Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction Accurate appraisal of bone dimensions and morphology is essential for preoperative planning. The present study was conducted to estimate the different morphometric parameters and to determine the mandibular canal and mental foramen location using CBCT. Materials and Methods CBCT imaging of 48 Egyptians was performed. The mandibles were investigated around the 1st molar, for total height (TH), upper distance (UD) , lower distance (LD), total thickness (TT), buccal cortical bone thickness (BCB), lingual cortical bone thickness (LCB) and cancellous bone thickness (CAB), diameter of the mandibular canal (DOM) and gonial angle (GA). Variations in mandible shape and mental foremen sites were also assessed. Results A significant difference between the mean TH in both groups was detected, while the mean UD and LD showed insignificant differences. The mean values of TT and CAB were greater in males however the mean BCB and LCB were greater in females. DOM was greater in males but statistically insignificant. Statistically insignificant differences between the mean GA in females (greater) and males were observed. The TH, LD, TT and CAB, DOM showed positive correlations to the age in both groups however the UD, BCB, LCB and GA showed negative correlations. The commonest position of the mental foramen was opposite the apex of the fifth tooth (54.2%). The shape of the mandible were categorized into type A (83.3%), B (0%), C (10.4%) and straight (6.3%). Conclusion Mandibular measurements and morphology are unique and their assessment by CBCT becomes crucial before any dental implant. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cancellous bone; CBCT; cortical bone; gonial angle; Mandible | ||
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