Assessment of the lingual nerve in the third molar region using magnetic resonance imaging

Miloro, Michael; Halkias, Louis E; Slone, H. Wayne; Chakeres, Donald W.

doi:10.1016/s0278-2391(97)90228-7

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“…[6][7][8][9]11 In our study, the mean diameter was 2.56 mm. Addition ally, the nerves were round in 81% of the cases and flat in 19%.…”

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“…The mean vertical distance of the lingual nerve to the lingual crest of the mandible was found to be 8.32 mm ± 4.05 mm in adult Caucasian cadavers 11 whereas this meas urement was reported as 2.75 mm ± 0.97 mm in young, healthy people with using magnetic resonance. 9 However, it was 15.5 mm in Korean adult cadavers. 22 In the present study, this vertical distance was 9.56 mm ± 5.28 mm in adult cadav ers in Cologne.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…A 0.6 % to 2.0 % incidence of lingual nerve damage has been reported following third molar extraction. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Lingual nerve damage can result in anaesthesia, par aesthesia, dysaesthesia or hypoaesthesia. Furthermore, depending on the type and severity of nerve disturbance, this dam age can cause drooling, tongue biting, a burning sensation of the tongue, pain and a change in speech pattern.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…1,4,[6][7][8][9]19,23 Some attempts to determine the anatomic relationships of the lingual nerve consisted of cadaveric dissections and clinical observations in the third molar region. 2,6,7,11,22 Moreover, the radiographs would have provided useful information for the localisation of the nerve in this area.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, it was confirmed that the distance between the lingual nerve and alveolar crest is variable. 1,4,[6][7][8][9]19,23 There fore, precise knowledge of the location of the lingual nerve in the third molar region is necessary for planning and performing surgery in this area.…”

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The relationship of the lingual nerve to the third molar region using radiographic imaging

2007

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PRACTICE I N B R I E F• Lingual nerve damage is a common complication during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures in the third molar region.• The anatomy of the lingual nerve is variable; therefore precise anatomical knowledge of this nerve is important for decreasing the damage risk.• The data presented in this paper should be a useful reference for surgical procedures undertaken by maxillofacial surgeons.The relationship of the lingual nerve to the third molar region using radiographic imaging P. Karakas, 1 M. Üzel 2 and J. Koebke 3Objective Lingual nerve damage is a common complication during oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures to the third molar region. The anatomy of the lingual nerve is variable, therefore the precise knowledge of anatomy of this nerve is important for decreasing the damage risk. The purpose of this study was to determine the position and the shape of the lingual nerve in the third molar region using radiographic imaging. Setting The Anatomy Department of Cologne Uni versity in Germany. Materials and Methods Firstly, an anatomic dissection of the lingual nerve in the third molar region was done on 10 whole heads and one sagittal hemisection head specimen of adult cadavers. After marking the nerve, x-ray films were taken. Vertical and horizontal measurements were made from the radiographs with an electronic digital caliper. Results The mean vertical and horizontal distances of the nerve to the lingual crista and lingual plate of the mandible were found to be 9.5 ± 5.2 mm and 4.1 ± 1.9 mm respectively. Additionally, of the 21 lingual nerves examined, 17 (81%) were round and 4 (19%) were fl at. Conclusions The results reflect the relationship of the nerve to this area and may help the clinician to avoid the damage risk.

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“…[6][7][8][9]11 In our study, the mean diameter was 2.56 mm. Addition ally, the nerves were round in 81% of the cases and flat in 19%.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 86%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%