Unilateral Large Mylohyoid Bridging the Dry Human Mandible

Abstract

Forty-five mandibles (90 cases) used in education at the Anatomy Departments of Bezmialem Vakıf University, Hitit University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine were examined macroscopically and the incidence of mylohyoid bridge was investigated. In some cases, the proximal part of the mylohyoid groove (sulcus mylohyoideus) may appear as a canal through a bony bridge (mylohyoid arc = mylohyoid bridge). Knowledge the frequency of mylohyoid bridge variations will contribute to the literature studies on this subject and will guide the practice of oral surgery and dentistry. Investigating anatomical variations, as well as collecting anthropometric data, is important to draw attention to clinical practices and guide clinicians.

Keywords

• mandible
• mylohyoid bridge
• sulcus mylohyoideus
• canalis mylohyoideus
• mandibular foramen