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Sensory disturbances associated with implant surgery
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. thuan.dao@utoronto.ca
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|January 29, 1999
Summary
Neurosensory disturbances are potential complications of implant surgery, though often transient. Further research is needed to adequately evaluate their impact and recovery patterns.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neuroscience
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Implant surgery can lead to neurosensory disturbances, primarily affecting the trigeminal nerve.
- These disturbances can impact patients' quality of life, necessitating careful evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review the existing literature on neurosensory disturbances following implant surgery.
- To identify gaps in current knowledge regarding the prevalence, patterns, and evaluation of these sensory changes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review encompassing retrospective implant studies, patient surveys, and prospective psychophysical studies.
- Analysis of factors influencing the prevalence and reporting of neurosensory disturbances.
Main Results:
- Injury to peripheral trigeminal nerve branches is a recognized complication.
- While gross tactile sensation often recovers, data on fine touch, nociception, and temperature sense recovery is limited.
- Reported prevalence of neurosensory disturbances varies widely (0% to 100%), indicating inadequate evaluation methods.
Conclusions:
- Sensory disturbances, though often transient, can significantly affect quality of life.
- Prospective studies with validated protocols are crucial for accurate identification and evaluation of neurosensory disturbances after implant surgery.