Non-surgical Treatment of Severe Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in an Adolescent Patient: A Case Report.

Class III malocclusion is one of the most challenging malocclusions in orthodontics. Its nature and multifactorial etiology should be taken into consideration, especially in growing and adolescent patients. Many treatment modalities have been proposed.

Assessment of Mental Foramen Characteristics in Syrian Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Pilot Study.

Background Knowledge of the mental foramen (MF) characteristics is crucial for avoiding iatrogenic injuries during dental implant placement, root canal treatment, orthognathic surgery, and other dental and surgical interventions. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers a valuable tool for evaluating the MF characteristics with its precise anatomical details. The current study investigates the horizontal and vertical position variations in addition to the exit angle of MF within the Syrian adult population.