On a periapical radiograph, what is the small circular radiolucency near the roots of the mandibular premolars?

lingual foramen
incisive foramen
mental foramen
mandibular foramen

mental foramen

Rationale: mental foramen – This landmark is visible on an x-ray and is where nerve and blood supply pass through.

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