ABSTRACT:
Introduction: The knowledge of anatomy of infraorbital foramen in adult is essential for performing facial surgeries. This study was aimed to study the occurrence of infraorbital foramen in adult skull.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University in Department of anatomy: The material for present study was the collection of dried adult skulls from the dissection hall of Saveetha University.
Results: 97 dried skulls unsexed were taken. Accessory foramen was present in 4 skulls on the right side of the skull and 3 in the left side thereby assist the clinician in performing Maxillo-facial surgeries, especially in the trunk block of the infraorbital nerve.
Cite this article:
Fazeelath Banu. Accessory Infraorbital Foramen. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 7(10): Oct. 2014 Page 1111-1112.
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Fazeelath Banu. Accessory Infraorbital Foramen. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 7(10): Oct. 2014 Page 1111-1112. Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2014-7-10-20