title: A case report of developmentally missing mental foramen.
abstract: The inferior alveolar nerve is the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. Studies have documented variations in the course and branching pattern of the nerve. Here the author reports a case of developmentally missing mental foramen in an individual with normal sensory function. Identification of variations in the nerve pathway is essential for treatment planning in the area.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. islam008@umn.edu
authors.forename: Mohammad Saiful
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Islam
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D063405:Anatomic Variation; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging