Table 6 Position of the accessory mental foramen relative to the mental foramen
Position | Right N (%) | Left N (%) | Total N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Posterior | 3 (15) | 0 | 3 (7.2) |
Postero-superior | 2 (10) | 2 (9) | 4 (9.5) |
Postero-inferior | 5 (25) | 10 (45) | 15 (35.5) |
Superior | 1 (5) | 2 (9) | 3 (7.2) |
Inferior | 1 (5) | 1 (4.5) | 2 (4.8) |
Antero-superior | 2 (10) | 1 (4.5) | 3 (7.2) |
Anterior | 1 (5) | 3 (14) | 4 (9.5) |
Antero-inferior | 5 (25) | 3 (14) | 8 (19.1) |
Total | 20 (100) | 22 (100) | 42 (100) |