Continuous radiographic visualization of the mandibular nutrient canals.
The continuous radiographic appearance of the course of mandibular nutrient canals (NC), originating from the incisive branch of the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle bilaterally, showing anastomoses and terminating in the interdental area of the anterior teeth, is reported for the first time.
Wang
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Division of Periodontics, Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Serman
N J
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Kaufman
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D005260:Female; D006253:Haversian System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography