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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Anatomy

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  • Understanding anatomical factors is crucial for minimizing nerve damage during mandibular third molar surgery.
  • Inferior alveolar nerve injury is a significant complication with potential long-term consequences for patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze anatomical risk factors associated with inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar surgery.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative assessment methods and imaging techniques in predicting and preventing nerve injury.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of prospective studies published in English was conducted.
  • Literature search included online and manual methods with no date restrictions.
  • Nine studies were included for qualitative analysis, assessing variables like preoperative assessment, follow-up duration, paresthesia incidence, impaction criteria, proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve canal (IAC), and IAC shape.

Main Results:

  • Paresthesia incidence was reported in 89% of the studies.
  • Proximity of anatomical landmarks to the IAC was assessed in all nine studies using various classifications.
  • Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) significantly improves the accuracy of preoperative risk assessment for inferior alveolar nerve injury.

Conclusions:

  • Certain anatomical factors are linked to an increased risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury.
  • Careful preoperative planning and standardized assessments are essential for mitigating risks.
  • Advanced imaging techniques, particularly CBCT, enhance the precision of risk assessment, leading to better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.