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Roger A Meyer1, Shahrokh C Bagheri

  • 1Maxillofacial Consultants Ltd., 1021 Holt's Ferry, Greensboro, GA 30642, USA. rameyer@aol.com

Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|February 1, 2011
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Injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), lingual nerve (LN), and long buccal nerve (LBN) during wisdom tooth removal are risks. Prompt evaluation and microneurosurgery offer over 80% recovery for nerve damage.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Dental Surgery

Background:

  • Peripheral nerve injuries to the trigeminal nerve branches, including the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), lingual nerve (LN), and long buccal nerve (LBN), are recognized risks during mandibular third molar (M3) extraction.
  • These nerve injuries can lead to significant sensory deficits, impacting patients' quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the importance of prompt recognition and evaluation of trigeminal nerve injuries following M3 removal.
  • To discuss treatment strategies, including microneurosurgery, for managing persistent sensory deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices and outcomes for managing peripheral nerve injuries associated with M3 extraction.
  • Analysis of the efficacy of microneurosurgery in restoring sensory function after nerve damage.

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Main Results:

  • Timely recognition, thorough evaluation, and appropriate treatment planning are crucial for managing nerve injuries.
  • Microneurosurgery, when performed by experienced surgeons in a timely manner, demonstrates a high success rate (over 80%) for sensory recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Peripheral nerve injuries during M3 extraction are manageable risks in oral surgery.
  • Prompt intervention and advanced surgical techniques like microneurosurgery significantly improve outcomes for patients with trigeminal nerve damage.