Safe zone for bone harvesting from the interforaminal region of the mandible

Aims: The mandibular incisive nerve can be subjected to iatrogenic injury during bone graft harvesting. Using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), this study aims to determine a safe zone for bone graft harvesting that avoids injuring this nerve. Methods: Sixty CBCT examinations of patients were in...

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Main Authors: Al-Ani, O., Nambiar, P., Ha, K.O., Ngeow, Wei Cheong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/2977/1/Safe_Zone_for_Bone_Harvesting_From_The_Interforaminal_Region_of_The_Mandible.pdf