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February 11, 2012
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MRI details anatomic variations in canal structures
Dr. Bicuspid
High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging can effectively visualize variations in the inferior alveolar nerve of the mandible and should be used in vague or unclear oral surgery cases when orthopantomography and CT scans will not suffice, according to a study in the Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. "Anatomical variations of the dental canal structures are present in a small proportion of the population and often go undiagnosed," wrote the study authors from Aachen University. "In such cases, there could be an increased risk of complication during surgery and failure of anesthesia."More

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