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Third molar removal and nerve injury.

Y Ramadas1, C M Sealey

  • 1Oral Health Unit, Greenlane Hospital, Greenlane West, Auckland.

The New Zealand Dental Journal
|May 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Third molar removal can injure the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves. Understanding injury mechanisms, proper assessment, and timely referral can improve outcomes for nerve damage.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Dental Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Third molar extraction is a common dental procedure.
  • Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and lingual nerve (LN) injuries are known risks.
  • These injuries can lead to significant patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms of IAN and LN injury during third molar surgery.
  • To outline best practices for managing nerve injuries.
  • To discuss treatment options for different severities of nerve damage.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nerve injury mechanisms in third molar extraction.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and management strategies.
  • Discussion of surgical interventions for nerve repair.

Main Results:

  • Nerve injury can occur through direct trauma, contusion, or stretch.
  • Early recognition and specialist referral are crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • Microneurosurgical techniques show promise for severe nerve injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding potential nerve injury mechanisms can minimize occurrence.
  • Prompt assessment, documentation, and referral are key management steps.
  • While minor injuries may resolve spontaneously, surgical options exist for severe cases.

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