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Assessing the Radiographic Position of the Mental Forament in a Brazillian Population Pasquali, Jordan Gasparetto; Narazaki, Nathan Dyoji; Franco, Ademir; Vieira, Iran; Fernandes, Ângela; de Lima, Antonio Adilson Soares
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia Vol. 24, No. 1
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The mental foramen is a clinically important landmark for several clinical dental procedures. The aim of this study is to assess the anatomic position of the mental foramen (MF) in panoramic radiographs of a Brazilian population. The sample consisted of 2,100 panoramic radiographs, obtained from 8,600 clinical files from the School of Dentistry at the Universidade Federal do Paraná. Two calibrated examiners investigated the MF according to the classification of Tebo and Telford, which locates the right and left MF into 6 different positions in relation to the apex of the adjacent teeth. Results: The MFs were similarly distributed between the apices of the mandibular premolars (class III) and below the apex of the mandibular second premolar (class IV). More specifically, on the right side 41.8% (n = 878) of the MFs were classified as class III, while 47.52% (n = 998) were classified as class IV. On the left side 42.47% (n = 892) were classified as class III, while 47.38% (n = 995) were classified as class IV. The results indicate that MFs are often located adjacent to the apex of the mandibular second premolar. However, slight variations may occur in the positioning of the MF to the mesial direction. Clinicians and surgeons must be aware of the position of the MF and its potential variations prior to anaesthetics and surgical procedures in the mandible.
Structures Suggestive of Carotid Artery Calcifications and Their Prevalence on Digital Panoramic Radiographs Adad, Luana P.V.; Oliveira, Lucas B.; Orestes, Sther G.; Vetter, Flávia; Franco, Ademir; Makeeva, Irina; Fernandes, Ângela
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia Vol. 26, No. 1
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Objectives: To investigate prevalence of carotid artery calcifications via digital panoramic radiographs of patientswho underwent dental treatment. Methods: Panoramic radiographs of 12.687 patients who underwent dentaltreatment at a federal university, were collected (male, n = 5.169, 40.7%; female, n = 7.518, 59.3%). Patients wereaged 2–87 years (mean age, 34 years). Radiographs were obtained using a digital device. Two trained examinersanalyzed the images with an imaging software package. Radiopaque images in the C3 and C4 cervical vertebraeregion were searched for. Statistical outcomes were analyzed based on their association with sex and age. Results: The prevalence rate of carotid artery calcifications was 1.8% (n = 227). We identified unilateral (n = 140, 61.67%)and bilateral (n = 87, 38.33%) calcifications. Prevalence and sex (130 females, 97 males) were not statisticallysignificant (p > 0.05). We observed calcifications predominantly in patients aged 50–60 years (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Awareness by physicians and dentists of the possible presence of carotid artery calcifications on digital panoramicradiographs is necessary. To optimize the risk management of vascular diseases, asymptomatic patients in theirfifties or sixties must receive additional attention because panoramic radiographs may lead to diagnosis.
Dental age estimation methods tested in Pakistani Population – A scoping review of cross-sectional studies Khan, Amber; Yaqoob, Bakhtawar; Franco, Ademir
Acta Odontologica Indonesia 2026: June Edition (Article in Press)
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Background: Forensic dentistry is still a growing field in Pakistan. The lack of scientific evidence on the subject can lead to difficulties in situations where age assessment plays a significant role in areas such as criminal and civil proceedings. In large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and accidents, correct investigation of chronological age is less difficult if there is evidence for a specific group of people. Objectives: The purpose of this scoping review was to screen the scientific literature and to find the studies that have been performed with different age estimation methods that have been applied to the Pakistani population over the years. Methodology: It was carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines by searching the following online databases: PubMed/Medline, Scielo,Lilacs,Sciencedirect,Open grey Base, and OATD. A total of 1771 articles were found out. Results: A total of 17 studies remained for full text reading. Out of the 17 studies, eight were excluded because of their study design and two were out of topic. One study was added by expert opinion and a total of eight articles were included in this scoping review including Demirjian’s method, Nolla, Willem’s, Kohler’s, Bang and Ramm, Cameriere,Lamendin’s and Kvaal’s method. Conclusion: The clinical implications of this study are relevant to forensic odontology and clinical dentistry. Overestimation and underestimation of dental age using different methods determines the difference between chronological age time and estimated dental age.
Co-Authors Adad, Luana P.V. de Lima, Antonio Adilson Soares Fernandes, Ângela Khan, Amber Makeeva, Irina Narazaki, Nathan Dyoji Oliveira, Lucas B. Orestes, Sther G. Pasquali, Jordan Gasparetto Vetter, Flávia Vieira, Iran Yaqoob, Bakhtawar