X-ray markers for a small canal in the lower jaw
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at previously taken dental CT (CBCT) scans to find markers on the X-ray that predict where a tiny canal in the lower jaw is. It is not a treatment trial; it helps dentists avoid nerve damage during procedures.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have a previous 3D dental X-ray (CBCT scan) taken for diagnosis.
- The scan must show a single small channel on one side of your lower jaw (called a lateral lingual canal).
- The scan must be clear enough to measure this channel's location, size, and path.
- You must not have had any surgery, trauma, fracture, bone graft, or implant in the lower jaw area being studied.
- You must not have had orthodontic treatment (braces) affecting that area, or any disease affecting jaw development.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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