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Accurate knowledge of this region is essential for reducing complications during oral surgeries, such as implant placement and extractions. This study was aimed to assess SF depth, mandibular canal (MC) diameter, and concavity angles between males and females via cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methodology<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>CBCT scans of 160 patients (80 males and 80 females) aged 18\u201335\u00a0years were analysed. SF depth was classified into three types: Type I (&lt;\u20092\u00a0mm), Type II (2\u20133\u00a0mm), and Type III (&gt;\u20093\u00a0mm). The MC diameter and concavity angles were measured in the interradicular region of the mandibular molars. The data were statistically analysed via unpaired t tests and chi-square tests (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.05 was considered significant).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Males presented greater mean SF depth, MC diameter, and concavity angles than females did. SF depth was generally more pronounced on the left side in both sexes. Type I SF was the most frequently observed SF depth classification.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>CBCT provides valuable insights into mandibular anatomy. Although certain anatomical differences were observed between sexes, particularly in MC diameter, not all findings reached statistical significance. 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