Abstract:Background
Dental implants are increasingly being used in the rehabilitation of the edentulous areas in the maxilla and mandible. The anterior mandible is considered a safe zone for implant placement, but clinicians often find it challenging to control bleeding in this area. This is due to the presence of the sublingual artery, which can be of varying dimensions and can cause severe bleeding. This can be of higher significance in patients with high or uncontrolled blood pressure and in patients on b… Show more
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