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Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery 2/2014

01-03-2014 | Original Article

Observation of the temporal crest canal in the mandibular ramus by cone beam computed tomography and macroscopic study

Authors: Taisuke Kawai, Rieko Asaumi, Yasuo Kumazawa, Iwao Sato, Takashi Yosue

Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery | Issue 2/2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The mandibular ramus is regarded as a relatively safe zone for a sagittal splitting osteotomy or for harvesting bone during implant treatment. The only important anatomical structure is the mandibular canal. The mandible has some anatomical variants that need to be recognized, such as a bifid mandibular canal, a retromolar canal, and rarely a temporal crest canal (TCC). In this study, cadaver mandibles were used to evaluate the TCC in the mandibular ramus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods

Altogether, 90 sites on 48 mandibles from Japanese cadavers were examined in this study. The CBCT volumetric images were acquired for areas of 79 mm\(\varphi \times \) 71 mm. Three-dimensional observation of the images was undertaken to estimate the frequency, position of the orifices, and canal continuity. The cadaver mandibles in which the TCCs were observed were dissected from the inner surface to confirm the contents.

Results

Five TCCs (5.6 %) were observed in 90 observation areas. At least one TCC was confirmed in four (8.3 %) of 48 mandibles. Two types of TCC were recognized. Dissection revealed that they contained neurovascular bundles.

Conclusion

Three-dimensional diagnosis is essential prior to surgical procedures in the mandibular ramus because unexpected blood vessels may be present that may cause bleeding or complications during the surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Observation of the temporal crest canal in the mandibular ramus by cone beam computed tomography and macroscopic study
Authors
Taisuke Kawai
Rieko Asaumi
Yasuo Kumazawa
Iwao Sato
Takashi Yosue
Publication date
01-03-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1861-6410
Electronic ISSN: 1861-6429
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-013-0931-6

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