Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study

Objective: To assess the correlation between the diameter of the mandibular lingual vascular canal (MLVC) as determined on CBCT examination to blood flow and arterial diameter as determined by ultrasound Doppler analysis (USG) in dentate and edentulous patients. Methods: 20 subjects were equally dis...

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Main Authors: Tabrez Lakha, Mohit Kheur, Sven Mühlemann, Supriya Kheur, Bach Le
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Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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Mohit Kheur
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Supriya Kheur
Bach Le
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description Objective: To assess the correlation between the diameter of the mandibular lingual vascular canal (MLVC) as determined on CBCT examination to blood flow and arterial diameter as determined by ultrasound Doppler analysis (USG) in dentate and edentulous patients. Methods: 20 subjects were equally distributed into two groups based on the status of their dentition. Group 1 included dentate subjects (DE) and Group 2 included edentulous subjects (ED).The subjects from both the groups underwent CBCT scan for the assesement of the diameter of the MLVC.Similarly, USG was done to assess the diameter of the sublingual artery anastomosis and blood flow in the anterior mandible. Data was analysed using Karl Pearson’s Correlation coefficient test and Student’s unpaired ‘t’ test. Results: Irrespective of the status of the dentition and age, a positive correlation was noted between the diameter of foramen on CBCT examination and the diameter of anastomosing artery as studied by the USG (r ​= ​0.290).Similarly, a positive correlation was observed between the diameter of foramen on CBCT and the volume of blood entering the mandible (r ​= ​0.447).A positive correlation (r ​= ​0.138) was observed between the diameter of the anastomosing artery and the volume of blood entering the mandible. Conclusion: The anterior mandible has a rich vascular supply independent of age and status of the dentition.The dimensions and location of MVLC could be assessed on a CBCT prior to implant placement so that the operating surgeon has an idea about the vascularity of the region. Further studies with higher sample size should be undertaken to confirm these findings.
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spelling doaj-art-e3333d5b5dd24d79a8558b1ee1d4195d2025-08-20T02:01:58ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682021-01-01111404610.1016/j.jobcr.2020.11.007Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control studyTabrez Lakha0Mohit Kheur1Sven Mühlemann2Supriya Kheur3Bach Le4Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, M.A.Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Pune, India; Corresponding author.Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, M.A.Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Pune, IndiaClinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Science, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandHead of the Department, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, D.Y. Patil Dental College, Pune, IndiaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USAObjective: To assess the correlation between the diameter of the mandibular lingual vascular canal (MLVC) as determined on CBCT examination to blood flow and arterial diameter as determined by ultrasound Doppler analysis (USG) in dentate and edentulous patients. Methods: 20 subjects were equally distributed into two groups based on the status of their dentition. Group 1 included dentate subjects (DE) and Group 2 included edentulous subjects (ED).The subjects from both the groups underwent CBCT scan for the assesement of the diameter of the MLVC.Similarly, USG was done to assess the diameter of the sublingual artery anastomosis and blood flow in the anterior mandible. Data was analysed using Karl Pearson’s Correlation coefficient test and Student’s unpaired ‘t’ test. Results: Irrespective of the status of the dentition and age, a positive correlation was noted between the diameter of foramen on CBCT examination and the diameter of anastomosing artery as studied by the USG (r ​= ​0.290).Similarly, a positive correlation was observed between the diameter of foramen on CBCT and the volume of blood entering the mandible (r ​= ​0.447).A positive correlation (r ​= ​0.138) was observed between the diameter of the anastomosing artery and the volume of blood entering the mandible. Conclusion: The anterior mandible has a rich vascular supply independent of age and status of the dentition.The dimensions and location of MVLC could be assessed on a CBCT prior to implant placement so that the operating surgeon has an idea about the vascularity of the region. Further studies with higher sample size should be undertaken to confirm these findings.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820301688Midline lingual vascular canalBlood velocityBlood volumeHemmorhage
spellingShingle Tabrez Lakha
Mohit Kheur
Sven Mühlemann
Supriya Kheur
Bach Le
Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Midline lingual vascular canal
Blood velocity
Blood volume
Hemmorhage
title Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
title_full Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
title_fullStr Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
title_full_unstemmed Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
title_short Ultrasound and CBCT analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal: A case control study
title_sort ultrasound and cbct analysis of blood flow and dimensions of the lingual vascular canal a case control study
topic Midline lingual vascular canal
Blood velocity
Blood volume
Hemmorhage
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820301688
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