Morphometry of the three prominent facial foramina in a South African sample using Cone Beam Computed tomography scans
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Aesthetic procedures, infraorbital foramen, mental foramen, population variationAbstract
The supraorbital notch or foramen, infraorbital and mental foramina transmit sensory nerves commonly anaesthetised in aesthetic and dental procedures. Understanding variations in the location and size of these foramina is essential for safe and effective nerve blocks.
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