Anatomical Variations of the Mandibular Buccal Shelf According to Sex, Facial Biotype, and Root Reference: A CBCT Study
The distal root of the mandibular second molar represents the most reliable anatomical site for mini-implant placement in the buccal shelf, regardless of sex or facial growth pattern. CBCT assessment remains essential for individualized planning and to minimize complications.
Authors
- KM Freitas
- ME. Vaca-Zapata
- EP. Flores-Villamarín
- E. Miranda
- M. Aguirre-Balseca
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Maringá (BR)
- Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
- Universidad de los Hemisferios (EC)
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4317/jced.63384
- Primary Topic
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00