The coronoid process is the superior aspect of the anterior portion of the ramus of the mandible. It is visible on intraoral radiographs but not mandibular periapical radiographs instead it is seen on maxillary molar periapical radiographs. This typically due to the posterior placement of the image receptor and holder […]
This Monday I am showing vascular canals or nutrient canals as they are sometimes referred to. While they are in both the maxilla and mandible, they are more commonly seen in the mandible particularly the anterior. This is due to thin bone in this area. They will appear as radiolucent […]
It’s another foramen in the mandible. While there are multiple lingual foramina in the mandible, the most commonly seen one is in the anterior mandible on the midline. It appears as a round radiolucent entity with a thin to thick corticated border. It may be single or multiple (up to […]
