Anatomical analysis of preangular mandibular notch in humans.
The authors have analysed in detail the mandibular preangular notch on the  basis of 273 human cadaver mandibles. They have revealed that the pregonial  notch is present in almost 90% of cases and that it is generally asymmetric and  elliptical in shape. The depth and length of the anterior part of the notch is  greater in males. Moreover, the preangular notch depth is greater on the right  side (regardless of sex). Knowledge of the preangular notch anatomy can be  useful for surgeons during reconstructive and plastic procedures on the mandibular  shaft.
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
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Kaczkowski
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Porwolik
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Porwolik
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Noga
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Woyton
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Domagala
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Gworys
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D057909:Orthognathic Surgery / Q000379:methods