A comprehensive review of the mental spine
- Author:
Ross CHAMPAGNE
1
;
Rithvik VUTUKURI
;
Chung Yoh KIM
;
R. Shane TUBBS
;
Joe IWANAGA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Anatomy & Cell Biology 2024;57(1):1-6
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
- Abstract: Clinical case reports and research regarding the mental spines and their associated structures create a detailed picture of the floor of the mouth for assessment during clinical treatment. This compilation of information covers the mental spines, the attached geniohyoid and genioglossus muscles, the lingual foramina, and the veins and arteries of the jaw and floor of the mouth. It is important to consider the variations in the mental spines for oral and maxillofacial treatment involving the mandible. Differences in anatomy of the mental spine, including their number, location, and size, can impact diagnosis and treatment approaches.
