Bilateral Anterior Lingual Depression in the Mandible: CBCT Case Report and Review of the Literature
Altwaim, Manea . 2019
The mandibular anterior lingual depression is an uncommon anatomical variant. It is difficult to be detected in conventional 2D plain radiographs representing a diagnostic challenge. In this report we describe a patient who presents to the dental clinic for extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. Upon cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) examination of the of the mandible, it was incidentally noted that he had bilateral anterior lingual depressions in his mandible. The presence of anterior lingual depressions is uncommon and to be found bilateral, is rare. This bone topography represents a challenge for the oral surgeon during implant placement with an increased risk of complications. The incidental finding was documented in the patient dental record for future implications in case of implant placement was needed.
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