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The objective of this study was to analyze the position and other characteristics, as well as the symmetry of the MF, in a sample of the Yemeni population.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted on a sample of 500 digital panoramic radiographs (1000 sides). The study examined various characteristics of the MF, including horizontal and vertical positions, shapes, appearances, and the presence of accessory mental foramina. Additionally, the study explored potential associations between these characteristics and variables such as the subject's gender, sides, and symmetry. Data analysis was performed using SPSS, and statistical significance was evaluated using chi\u2010square tests; the <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> value was set at 0.05.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The horizontal position of the MF was most frequently observed between the first and second lower premolars (63.2%). The vertical position of the MF was predominantly below the apices of the lower premolars (66.2%). The majority of MFs had a round shape (46.3%). In 72% and 75.6% of cases, there was a continuous and descending relationship between the MF and the mandibular canal, respectively. Accessory mental foramina was present in 3.8% of cases. Gender differences were significant for the shape of the MF and the pattern of the canal on the right side. The symmetry rates for various features included horizontal positions (87.4%), vertical positions (82.6%), and shapes (80.4%).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The MF is most commonly situated horizontally between the lower premolars and vertically below the apices of these teeth. The majority of MFs showed a round shape and a continuous and descending relationship with the mandibular canal. 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