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Nerve damage and third molar removal.

A R Loescher1, K G Smith, P P Robinson

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Clinical Dentistry, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield SI0 2TA.

Dental Update
|October 16, 2003
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Surgical removal of lower third molars can injure lingual and inferior alveolar nerves. Prompt diagnosis and monitoring guide management, with surgical repair indicated for specific lingual nerve injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Dental Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Lower third molar extraction poses risks to adjacent lingual and inferior alveolar nerves.
  • Nerve injury can lead to significant sensory deficits and neuropathic pain.
  • Proper management necessitates accurate diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of nerve recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and management strategies for lingual and inferior alveolar nerve injuries post-third molar surgery.
  • To differentiate indications for surgical intervention between the two nerve types.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines for managing nerve injuries.
  • Diagnostic criteria for assessing nerve damage severity and recovery.

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  • Treatment algorithms based on nerve type and injury characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • Inferior alveolar nerve injury management typically conservative, with surgery reserved for specific cases (e.g., complete division, bony compression, persistent pain).
    • Lingual nerve injury warrants exploration and microsurgical repair if no sensory recovery is observed within 3-4 months.

    Conclusions:

    • Timely diagnosis and tailored management are crucial for optimizing outcomes after third molar surgery-related nerve injuries.
    • Distinct treatment pathways exist for inferior alveolar versus lingual nerve injuries, emphasizing conservative care for the former and early surgical intervention for the latter if recovery is absent.