ReviewClinical oral investigations2024
Clinical insights into traumatic injury of the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves: a comprehensive approach from diagnosis to therapeutic interventions.
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- Influence of Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithms on the Detection of Inferior Alveolar Canal Perforations by Zirconia Implants in CBCT Images.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Trigeminal-Facial Nerve Anatomical Connections and Their Clinical Value: A Narrative Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Chronic pain after orthognathic surgery: a retrospective single-center study.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Novel Insights into the Management of Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy: Targeting Peripheral and Central Pathomechanisms.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Detection of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury and Prediction of Sensory Recovery.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Dental recommendation and prescribing patterns for systemic analgesics - a cross-sectional study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Assessing nerve injuries in oral surgery: a survey-based study on prevention and management.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2025Article
- Paresthesia and Dysesthesia after Root Canal Therapy of a Mandibular Molar: Diagnosis and Management in a Clinical Case Report.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Article
- TRPV1-target drugs for the treatment of orofacial pain.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy Utilizing 808 nm and 660 nm Alone and in Combination for Treatment of Paresthesia in Rats.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- A comparative analysis of particulate bovine bone substitutes for oral regeneration: a narrative review.International journal of implant dentistry · 2024Review
- Identification of the Inferior Alveolar Canal using Cone-beam Computed Tomography versus Conventional Panoramic Radiography - A Retrospective Study.Annals of maxillofacial surgeryArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThis scoping review explores the risk and management of traumatic injuries to the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves during mandibular dental procedures. Emphasizing the significance of diagnostic tools, the review amalgamates existing knowledge to offer a comprehensive overview. MATERIALS AND
methodsA literature search across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library informed the analysis.
resultsTraumatic injuries often lead to hypo-/anesthesia and neuropathic pain, impacting individuals psychologically and socially. Diagnosis involves thorough anamnesis, clinical-neurological evaluations, and radiographic imaging. Severity varies, allowing for conservative or surgical interventions. Immediate action is recommended for reversible causes, while surgical therapies like decompression, readaptation, or reconstruction yield favorable outcomes. Conservative management, utilizing topical anesthesia, capsaicin, and systemic medications (tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, and serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors), proves effective for neuropathic pain.
conclusionsTraumatic nerve injuries, though common in dental surgery, often go unrecorded. Despite lacking a definitive diagnostic gold standard, a meticulous examination of the injury and subsequent impairments is crucial. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Tailoring treatment to each case's characteristics is essential, recognizing the absence of a universal solution. This approach aims to optimize outcomes, restore functionality, and improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
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