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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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01-12-2009 | Original Article

Inferior alveolar nerve lateral transposition

Authors: Bruno Ramos Chrcanovic, Antônio Luís Neto Custódio

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

Purpose

We determined the outcomes of 18 inferior alveolar nerve lateral transposition procedures in 15 consecutive patients. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed.

Results

The surgical protocol for inferior alveolar nerve transposition, followed by implant placement, presented excellent results, with complete recovery of the sensitivity within 6 months after the surgical procedure.

Discussion

Inferior alveolar nerve transposition is an option for prosthetic rehabilitation in cases of moderate or even severe bone reabsorption for patients that do not tolerate removable dentures.

Conclusions

It is concluded that inferior alveolar nerve transposition can be safely and predictably performed with low risk to the mental nerve sensibility. Each patient should be advised of the chance of permanent nerve deficit throughout the distribution of the mental nerve. Alternative restorative solutions should also be considered.

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Title: Inferior alveolar nerve lateral transposition
Authors: Bruno Ramos Chrcanovic
Antônio Luís Neto Custódio
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-009-0175-3

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Inferior alveolar nerve lateral transposition

Abstract

Purpose

Results

Discussion

Conclusions

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Abstract

Purpose

Results

Discussion

Conclusions

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