Cone beam computed tomographic evaluation of nutrient canals and foramina in the anterior region of the mandible.

Purpose: To investigate the incidence and anatomical location of mandibular nutrient canals (NCs) originating from the mandibular canal using dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: CBCT images from 105 patients were examined to evaluate the presence, number, diameter, and course of NCs.

Results: NCs and their foramina were bilaterally located in 17 (16.