Abstract
The posterior mandible includes the posterior part of the mandibular body, the ramus, and the angle of the mandible. On the lingual aspect, the posterior mandible often presents a distinct undercut, i.e., the submandibular fossa. The latter must be considered when performing osteotomies to avoid perforation to the floor of the mouth. The posterior mandible may serve as a donor site for autogenous bone grafts.
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von Arx, T., Lozanoff, S. (2017). Posterior Mandible. In: Clinical Oral Anatomy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41993-0_14
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