Mandibular incisive canal
| Mandibular incisive canal | |
|---|---|
 The mandibular incisive canal (indicated here by coral green arrows) continuing anteriorly (to the right) from the mandibular canal (purple arrows) after the mental foramen (light green circle). | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | canalis incisivus mandibulae[1] |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The mandibular incisive canal is a
lateral incisor teeth.[2]
The
central incisors.[2] The incisive nerve either terminates as nerve endings within the anterior teeth or adjacent bone, or may join nerve endings that enter through the tiny lingual foramen.[citation needed
]
The incisive canal is typically found within the middle third of the mandible in an
apico-coronal dimension, reaching the midline 18% of the time.[3]
See also
References
- ISSN 1894-180X.
- ^ Tarnow, D. "Practical Application of Anatomy for the Dental Implant Surgeon," J Perio 2008;79:1833-1846
- ^ Mraiwa, N. "Presence and course of the incisive canal in the human mandibular interforaminal region: Two-dimensional imaging versus anatomical observation. Surg Radiol Anat 2003;25:416-423