Anatomic variations and lesions of the mandibular canal detected by cone beam computed tomography.

Purpose: The mandibular canal is a significant anatomical structure in implant dentistry, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an important diagnostic image modality in this field of dentistry. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequencies of anatomic variations and lesions affecting the mandibular canal in CBCT images of the mandible produced for dental implant planning.

Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated a sample of 250 CBCT examinations (500 mandibular canals).