The mental foramen is an important landmark to note intraorally and on a radiograph before administration of mental and incisive nerve blocks.The mental foramen can be as far posterior as the apex of the mandibular first molar or as far anterior as the apex of the mandibular canine.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

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Both statements are accurate. The mental foramen is a crucial landmark for dental procedures, and its location can vary from the apex of the mandibular first molar to the apex of the mandibular canine.

The Mental Foramen Is an Important Landmark to Note Intraorally