{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,14]],"date-time":"2026-09-14T19:10:09Z","timestamp":1789413009089,"version":"build-2803163510"},"reference-count":21,"publisher":"Springer Science and Business Media LLC","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":[],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,20]]},"DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.99725","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,20]],"date-time":"2025-12-20T21:43:24Z","timestamp":1766267004000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Clinical Significance of an Incidentally Detected Lateral Lingual Foramen on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): A Case Report and Review of Pertinent Literature"],"prefix":"10.7759","author":[{"given":"Sundar","family":"Ramalingam","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Abdulrahman A","family":"Alamri","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ali A","family":"Almujali","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Abdullah","family":"Alqarni","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Abdallah G","family":"Alalwan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Faisal M","family":"Alrefaei","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","reference":[{"key":"ref1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.aanat.2020.151515","article-title":"The lingual foramina, a potential risk in oral surgery. A retrospective analysis of location and anatomic variability","volume":"231","author":"Trost M","year":"2020","unstructured":"Trost M, Mundt T, Biffar R, Heinemann F. The lingual foramina, a potential risk in oral surgery. A retrospective analysis of location and anatomic variability. Ann Anat. 2020, 231:151515. 10.1016\/j.aanat.2020.151515","journal-title":"Ann Anat"},{"key":"ref2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18502\/fid.v18i20.6327","article-title":"Lingual foramen of the mandible on cone-beam computed tomography scans: a study of anatomical variations in an Iranian population","volume":"18","author":"Moshfeghi M","year":"2021","unstructured":"Moshfeghi M, Gandomi S, Mansouri H, Yadshoghi N. Lingual foramen of the mandible on cone-beam computed tomography scans: a study of anatomical variations in an Iranian population. Front Dent. 2021, 18:20. 10.18502\/fid.v18i20.6327","journal-title":"Front Dent"},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s10006-024-01289-0","article-title":"Prevalence of accessory mental foramen and lateral lingual foramen using cone beam computed tomography: a single-center cross-sectional study","volume":"28","author":"Mostafavi M","year":"2024","unstructured":"Mostafavi M, Zarch SH, Eshghpour M, Khodadadzadeh P. Prevalence of accessory mental foramen and lateral lingual foramen using cone beam computed tomography: a single-center cross-sectional study. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024, 28:1623-33. 10.1007\/s10006-024-01289-0","journal-title":"Oral Maxillofac Surg"},{"key":"ref4","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jobcr.2023.01.002","article-title":"Three-dimensional assessment of the mandibular lingual foramina with implications for surgical and implant therapy: a multicentre cross-sectional study","volume":"13","author":"Padhye NM","year":"2023","unstructured":"Padhye NM, Shirsekar VU, Rakhangi RS, Chalakuzhy PM, Joshi AV. Three-dimensional assessment of the mandibular lingual foramina with implications for surgical and implant therapy: a multicentre cross-sectional study. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2023, 13:186-90. 10.1016\/j.jobcr.2023.01.002","journal-title":"J Oral Biol Craniofac Res"},{"key":"ref5","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/idj.12242","article-title":"Assessment of the appearance, location and morphology of mandibular lingual foramina using cone beam computed tomography","volume":"66","author":"He X","year":"2016","unstructured":"He X, Jiang J, Cai W, Pan Y, Yang Y, Zhu K, Zheng Y. Assessment of the appearance, location and morphology of mandibular lingual foramina using cone beam computed tomography. Int Dent J. 2016, 66:272-9. 10.1111\/idj.12242","journal-title":"Int Dent J"},{"key":"ref6","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/dj13050218","article-title":"Lingual foramina anatomy: an observational study in dry mandibles","volume":"13","author":"Tsatsarelis C","year":"2025","unstructured":"Tsatsarelis C, Thomaidi ZM, Papadopoulos V. Lingual foramina anatomy: an observational study in dry mandibles. Dent J (Basel). 2025, 13:10.3390\/dj13050218","journal-title":"Dent J (Basel)"},{"key":"ref7","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/ID.0000000000000012","article-title":"Evaluation of mandibular lingual foramina related to dental implant treatment with computerized tomography: a multicenter clinical study","volume":"23","author":"Yildirim YD","year":"2014","unstructured":"Yildirim YD, G\u00fcnc\u00fc GN, Galindo-Moreno P, et al.. Evaluation of mandibular lingual foramina related to dental implant treatment with computerized tomography: a multicenter clinical study. Implant Dent. 2014, 23:57-63. 10.1097\/ID.0000000000000012","journal-title":"Implant Dent"},{"key":"ref8","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijom.2015.03.014","article-title":"Evaluation of location and dimensions of mandibular lingual canals: a cone beam computed tomography study","volume":"44","author":"Wang YM","year":"2015","unstructured":"Wang YM, Ju YR, Pan WL, Chan CP. Evaluation of location and dimensions of mandibular lingual canals: a cone beam computed tomography study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015, 44:1197-203. 10.1016\/j.ijom.2015.03.014","journal-title":"Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg"},{"key":"ref9","article-title":"Assessment of lateral lingual foramen using cone-beam computed tomography","volume":"25","author":"Aytu\u011far E","year":"2021","unstructured":"Aytu\u011far E, Ke\u015fkek CO. Assessment of lateral lingual foramen using cone-beam computed tomography. Eur J Anat. 2021, 25:645-52.","journal-title":"Eur J Anat"},{"key":"ref10","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijom.2015.04.004","article-title":"Anatomical relationship between the sublingual fossa and the lateral lingual foramen","volume":"44","author":"Uchida Y","year":"2015","unstructured":"Uchida Y, Goto M, Danjo A, Yamashita Y, Shibata K, Kuraoka A. Anatomical relationship between the sublingual fossa and the lateral lingual foramen. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015, 44:1146-51. 10.1016\/j.ijom.2015.04.004","journal-title":"Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg"},{"key":"ref11","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jobcr.2025.03.015","article-title":"Lingual foramina on cone beam computed tomography: a retrospective radiographic study","volume":"15","author":"Baghele ON","year":"2025","unstructured":"Baghele ON, Bhandari VD, Late PS, Bangar BR, Ugale GM, Metri R. Lingual foramina on cone beam computed tomography: a retrospective radiographic study. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2025, 15:585-93. 10.1016\/j.jobcr.2025.03.015","journal-title":"J Oral Biol Craniofac Res"},{"key":"ref12","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.oooo.2012.03.032","article-title":"Composition of the blood supply in the sublingual and submandibular spaces and its relationship to the lateral lingual foramen of the mandible","volume":"117","author":"Nakajima K","year":"2014","unstructured":"Nakajima K, Tagaya A, Otonari-Yamamoto M, et al.. Composition of the blood supply in the sublingual and submandibular spaces and its relationship to the lateral lingual foramen of the mandible. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2014, 117:e32-8. 10.1016\/j.oooo.2012.03.032","journal-title":"Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol"},{"key":"ref13","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.aanat.2022.151982","article-title":"Lingual foramina of the anterior mandible in edentulous patients: CBCT analysis and surgical risk assessment","volume":"244","author":"Silvestri F","year":"2022","unstructured":"Silvestri F, Nguyen JF, H\u00fce O, Mense C. Lingual foramina of the anterior mandible in edentulous patients: CBCT analysis and surgical risk assessment. Ann Anat. 2022, 244:151982. 10.1016\/j.aanat.2022.151982","journal-title":"Ann Anat"},{"key":"ref14","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12880-022-00736-2","article-title":"Frequency and anatomic variability of the mandibular lingual foramina: a cone-beam CT study","volume":"22","author":"Taschieri S","year":"2022","unstructured":"Taschieri S, Corbella S, Silnovic A, Francetti L, Messina C, Sconfienza LM, Albano D. Frequency and anatomic variability of the mandibular lingual foramina: a cone-beam CT study. BMC Med Imaging. 2022, 22:12. 10.1186\/s12880-022-00736-2","journal-title":"BMC Med Imaging"},{"key":"ref15","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.prosdent.2019.06.026","article-title":"Detection and characterization of anterior loop, accessory mental foramen, and lateral lingual foramen by using cone beam computed tomography","volume":"124","author":"Wei X","year":"2020","unstructured":"Wei X, Gu P, Hao Y, Wang J. Detection and characterization of anterior loop, accessory mental foramen, and lateral lingual foramen by using cone beam computed tomography. J Prosthet Dent. 2020, 124:365-71. 10.1016\/j.prosdent.2019.06.026","journal-title":"J Prosthet Dent"},{"key":"ref16","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.heliyon.2018.e00812","article-title":"Topographical distribution of neurovascular canals and foramens in the mandible: avoiding complications resulting from their injury during oral surgical procedures","volume":"4","author":"Moro A","year":"2018","unstructured":"Moro A, Abe S, Yokomizo N, Kobayashi Y, Ono T, Takeda T. Topographical distribution of neurovascular canals and foramens in the mandible: avoiding complications resulting from their injury during oral surgical procedures. Heliyon. 2018, 4:e00812. 10.1016\/j.heliyon.2018.e00812","journal-title":"Heliyon"},{"key":"ref17","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1600-0501.2008.01668.x","article-title":"Assessment of the blood supply to the lingual surface of the mandible for reduction of bleeding during implant surgery","volume":"20","author":"Tagaya A","year":"2009","unstructured":"Tagaya A, Matsuda Y, Nakajima K, Seki K, Okano T. Assessment of the blood supply to the lingual surface of the mandible for reduction of bleeding during implant surgery. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2009, 20:351-5. 10.1111\/j.1600-0501.2008.01668.x","journal-title":"Clin Oral Implants Res"},{"key":"ref18","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/ID.0000000000000387","article-title":"Anatomical study of the posterior mandible: lateral lingual foramina in cone beam computed tomography","volume":"25","author":"Sanomiya Ikuta CR","year":"2016","unstructured":"Sanomiya Ikuta CR, Paes da Silva Ramos Fernandes LM, Poleti ML, Alvares Capelozza AL, Fischer Rubira-Bullen IR. Anatomical study of the posterior mandible: lateral lingual foramina in cone beam computed tomography. Implant Dent. 2016, 25:247-51. 10.1097\/ID.0000000000000387","journal-title":"Implant Dent"},{"key":"ref19","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2739\/kurumemedj.MS651004","article-title":"First report of a bifid mandibular canal containing a large vein draining into the anterior jugular vein","volume":"65","author":"Iwanaga J","year":"2018","unstructured":"Iwanaga J, Wilson C, Simonds E, et al.. First report of a bifid mandibular canal containing a large vein draining into the anterior jugular vein. Kurume Med J. 2018, 65:27-30. 10.2739\/kurumemedj.MS651004","journal-title":"Kurume Med J"},{"key":"ref20","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2018.01.013","article-title":"A limited field cone-beam computed tomography-based evaluation of the mental foramen, accessory mental foramina, anterior loop, lateral lingual foramen, and lateral lingual canal","volume":"44","author":"Krishnan U","year":"2018","unstructured":"Krishnan U, Monsour P, Thaha K, Lalloo R, Moule A. A limited field cone-beam computed tomography-based evaluation of the mental foramen, accessory mental foramina, anterior loop, lateral lingual foramen, and lateral lingual canal. J Endod. 2018, 44:946-51. 10.1016\/j.joen.2018.01.013","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref21","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1038\/s41598-025-10856-8","article-title":"Evaluation of the relationship between sagittal skeletal discrepancies and maxillary sinus volume in adults using cone-beam computed tomography","volume":"15","author":"Azizia T","year":"2025","unstructured":"Azizia T, Sultan K, Hajeer MY, Alhafi ZM, Sukari T. Evaluation of the relationship between sagittal skeletal discrepancies and maxillary sinus volume in adults using cone-beam computed tomography. Sci Rep. 2025, 15:25689. 10.1038\/s41598-025-10856-8","journal-title":"Sci Rep"}],"container-title":["Cureus"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/447403-clinical-significance-of-an-incidentally-detected-lateral-lingual-foramen-on-cone-beam-computed-tomography-cbct-a-case-report-and-review-of-pertinent-literature","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,20]],"date-time":"2025-12-20T21:43:26Z","timestamp":1766267006000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/447403-clinical-significance-of-an-incidentally-detected-lateral-lingual-foramen-on-cone-beam-computed-tomography-cbct-a-case-report-and-review-of-pertinent-literature"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,20]]},"references-count":21,"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.99725","relation":{},"ISSN":["2168-8184"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2168-8184","type":"print"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,20]]}}}