Ultrasonographic characterization of lingual structures pertinent to oral, periodontal, and implant surgery

• DOI: 10.1111/clr.13573
• Publication Date: 2020-01-11T08:16:32Z
• Authors: Shayan Barootchi; Hsun‐Liang Chan; Sharon S. Namazi; Hom‐Lay Wang; Oliver D. Kripfgans
• Keywords: Histology; Premolar; Lingual nerve; Mandibular nerve; Mandible (arthropod mouthpart)

Abstract Objectives Increased applications of ridge augmentation in the lingual posterior mandible call for an urgent need to study its anatomy. Therefore, our first aim was validate ultrasound measuring mandibular structures human cadavers. Secondarily, test feasibility imaging nerve live humans. Materials and methods Nine fresh un‐embalmed fully/partially edentulous cadaver heads were utilized 1. Three areas imaged (mandibular premolar, molar, retromolar). Immediately after, biopsies harvested from each site. The thickness mucosa, mylohyoid muscle, diameter measured via statistically compared histology. Similarly, humans also imaged. Results None differences between histology measurements reached statistical significance ( p > .05). mean mucosal 1.45 ± 0.49 1.39 0.50 mm, 5 mm muscle attachment. At 10 beyond attachment, histologic values 1.54 0.48 1.37 0.49, respectively. 2.31 0.56 2.25 0.47 at distance. distance, 2.46 2.36 0.5 ultrasonic 2.38 0.44 versus 2.43 0.42 with on 19 averaged 2.01 0.35 (1.4–3.1 mm). Conclusions Within limitations, accurately soft tissue cadavers,