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November 18, 2020Case of the Month – Implant Planning; Accessory Neurovascular Canal
CBCT Scanner: Instrumentarium OP300
Scanning Protocol: 8cm x 6cm FOV; 0.2 voxels
Effective Dose: 0.08 mSv
Clinical Information: Assessment of the position of anatomical structures and pathology prior to implant placement in the lower left molar region. Patient wearing radiographic template.
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Radiographic Impression: A small accessory vascular canal is seen branching from the left mandibular canal. Bone volume measurements have been provided for the marked sites of the radiographic template.
The following are selected images from the volume illustrating major findings
Reconstructed panoramic radiograph
Cross-sections through the edentulous mandibular left molar region; a small accessory vascular canal branches from the primary mandibular canal extending buccally and posteriorly.
3D rendering of the accessory vascular canal
Clinical Information: Assessment of the position of anatomical structures and pathology prior to implant placement in the lower left molar region. Patient wearing radiographic template.