Mental space (anatomy)
Mental space is an anatomical term referring to a specific area within the oral cavity. It is a potential space located in the anterior part of the mandible, beneath the mentalis muscle and above the platysma muscle. This space is clinically significant due to its involvement in various dental and maxillofacial conditions.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The mental space is bounded by several anatomical structures:
- Superiorly: The mental foramen and the mental nerve.
- Inferiorly: The platysma muscle.
- Anteriorly: The mental protuberance of the mandible.
- Posteriorly: The anterior belly of the digastric muscle.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The mental space can be involved in various pathological conditions, including:
- Infections: Dental infections, particularly those originating from the lower incisors, can spread to the mental space, leading to abscess formation.
- Trauma: Injuries to the chin or lower jaw can result in hematoma or swelling within the mental space.
- Surgical procedures: The mental space is often considered during surgical interventions involving the lower jaw, such as genioplasty or the placement of dental implants.
Diagnosis and Treatment[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of conditions affecting the mental space typically involves:
- Clinical examination: Inspection and palpation of the chin and lower jaw.
- Imaging studies: X-rays, CT scans, or MRI to assess the extent of infection, trauma, or other abnormalities.
Treatment depends on the underlying condition and may include:
- Antibiotics for infections.
- Surgical drainage of abscesses.
- Management of trauma through conservative or surgical means.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections in NYC from $125 and up biweekly
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.
Why choose W8MD?
- Comprehensive care with FDA-approved weight loss medications including:
- loss injections in NYC both generic and brand names:
- weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, Diethylpropion etc.
- Accept most insurances for visits or discounted self pay cost.
- Generic weight loss injections starting from just $125.00 for the starting dose
- In person weight loss NYC and telemedicine medical weight loss options in New York city available
Book Your Appointment
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia and visit Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD