A Radiographic Study of Mental Foramen

A Radiographic Study of Mental Foramen - Background: The radiographic position of mental foramen is important to avoid the complications during the surgical procedures. The purpose of this study is to determine the most common location and appearance of mental foramen in general population of Ghaziabad district; Western Uttar Pradesh. Aim: To determine the most common location of mental foramen in the general population of Ghaziabad at different age groups and also to assess the appearance of mental foramen within the individuals in Panoramic radiograph taken among the general population of Ghaziabad. Materials and Methods: A total of100 Panoramic radiographs were evaluated with regard to the position and appearance of the mental foramen among the general population of Ghaziabad at the various age group i.e.20 – 29,30 – 39,40 -49 and 50 – 59 Years. Results and Observations: In the present study of 100 patients, it was observed that the most common position of mental foramen is located in line with the second premolar (position4) and the appearances separated type was reported equally in both males and female. Keywords: Mental Foramen, Panoramic, Appearance, Position