Lingual nerve impairment following impacted lower 3rd molar removal. A clinical study
Journal Title: ΑΡΧΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΤΟΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΓΝΑΘΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΗΣ ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΙΚΗΣ - Year 2016, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Lingual nerve injury is one of the most severe post-operative complications that may occur mainly during mandibular third molar surgery. Aim: The aim of this study is to retrospectively examine lingual nerve injuries following wisdom teeth removal and review the relevant literature. Material and Method: Τhe files of all patients who, under local anaesthesia, underwent surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, from 2008 till 2014, at the department of OMFS of the Dental School of Athens, were retrieved and data were collected regarding post-operative change of sensation. Results: During the 7 years of the study 2094 lower 3rd molars were removed from 1481 patients. Lingual nerve impairment was registered in five cases (0,23%) and in one of these patients (0,04%) the change of sensation still remains. Conclusions: Repeated and standardized follow ups of patients under certain principals, are essential for confirmation, evaluation of the degree of injury and possible treatment.
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Christina SOULIOU, Fotios BOUNTANIOTIS, Nadia THEOLOGIE-LYGIDAKIS
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