The Anatomy of the Mandibular Incisive Canal and Its Influence in Implant Therapy. A Scoping Review

The interforaminal region is considered more favorable for implant placement than the posterior mandible in edentulous patients, mainly because of the interference of the inferior alveolar nerve with implant placement in the severely resorbed posterior mandible. However, complications in the interforaminal region may occur due to the presence of the mandibular incisive nerve.