Details of the intralingual topography and morphology of the lingual nerve

Rusu, Mugurel Constantin; Nimigean, Victor; Podoleanu, L.; Ivaşcu, Roxana; Niculescu, M

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2008.05.014

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“…In all specimens, lingual nerve branches passed toward the midline immediately beneath the fascia on the ventral surface of the tongue, with smaller branches continuing onto the lingual frenulum. The variable branching pattern of terminal branches of the lingual nerve on the ventral surface of the tongue has been noted previously in adult cadaveric studies (Rusu et al, ; Al‐Amery et al, ). A further study in included dissection of 10 adult and a single pediatric tongue, showing images of superficial lingual nerve branches on the ventral tongue surface, but no differences between the adult and pediatric anatomy was described (Paduraru and Rusu, ).…”

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Defining the anatomy of the neonatal lingual frenulum

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The lingual frenulum is recognized as having the potential to limit tongue mobility, which may lead to difficulties with breastfeeding in some infants. There is extensive variation between individuals in the appearance of the lingual frenulum but an ambiguous relationship between frenulum appearance and functional limitation. An increasing number of infants are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, with growing uncertainty regarding what can be considered "normal" lingual frenulum anatomy. In this study, microdissection of four fresh tissue premature infant cadavers shows that the lingual frenulum is a dynamic, layered structure formed by oral mucosa and the underlying floor of mouth fascia, which is mobilized into a midline fold with tongue elevation and/or retraction. Genioglossus is suspended from the floor of mouth fascia, and in some individuals can be drawn up into the fold of the frenulum. Branches of the lingual nerve are located superficially on the ventral surface of the tongue, immediately beneath the fascia, making them vulnerable to injury during frenotomy procedures. This research challenges the longstanding belief that the lingual frenulum is a midline structure formed by a submucosal "band" or "string" and confirms that the neonatal lingual frenulum structure replicates that recently described in the adult. This article provides an anatomical construct for understanding and describing variability in lingual frenulum morphology and lays the foundation for future research to assess the impact of specific anatomic variants of lingual frenulum morphology on tongue mobility. Clin. Anat. 32:824-835, 2019.

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“…Rev Arg de Anat Clin; 2013, 5 (3): 229-234 __________________________________________________________________________________________ The lingual nerve (LN) is the sensory nerve of the anterior two-thirds of tongue (Rusu et al, 2008). During third mandibular molar surgery, performing the lingual flap retraction may lead to LN damage in 9.1% of patients (Gomes et al, 2005).…”

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DISSECTION AND DETAILED ANATOMY OF AN IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR. Disección y anatomía detallada de un tercer molar mandibular impactado

Ciuluvic

Rusu

2016

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Los trastornos neurosensoriales del nervio alveolar inferior (IAN) o el nervio lingual (LN) se reportan comúnmente en casos del tercer molar inferior impactado. Los casos están documentados usualmente mediante estudios imagenológicos. Pruebas de disección de la anatomía detallada en estos casos son raras, sino inexistentes. Se informa aquí sobre un estudio de disección en un caso de un tercer molar inferior impactado (ángulo bucal), en un cadáver de un hombre adulto, 68 años de edad. Más allá de las “clásicas” relaciones del diente impactado con el IAN y el LN, también han sido encontradas estrechas relaciones con las ramas de LN, el ganglio de debajo de la mandíbula, el nervio milohioideo (MN) y la anastomosis del LN y MN. Estos detalles anatómicos deben considerarse también cuando tales casos están documentados en pacientes antes de procedimientos quirúrgicos. Los efectos de los daños del ganglio de debajo de la mandíbula deben ser analizados más. Neurosensory disturbances of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), or the lingual nerve (LN), are commonly reported in cases of third mandibular molar impaction. Cases are usually documented by use of imagistic methods. Dissection proofs of the detailed anatomy in such cases are rare, if not absent. It is reported here a dissection study in a case of an impacted (bucco-angular) third mandibular molar, in an adult male cadaver, 68 years old. Beyond the “classical” relations of the impacted tooth with the IAN and the LN, close relations were also found with the LN branches, submandibular ganglion, mylohyoid nerve (MN), and the anastomosis of the LN and the MN. These anatomical details should be also considered when such cases are documented in patients before surgical procedures. Effects of the submandibular ganglion damage should be further explored.

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“…[18] The TN exits the brain from the lateral surface of the pons and then divides into three branches. The MN, being the main concern in this article, divides into two branches -the lingual branch (which supplies general sensation to the mucosa the floor of the mouth, of the anterior two thirds of the tongue and the lingual surface of the gingival [29] and the inferior alveolar branch which supplies the lower molars, premolars and adjacent parts of the gingiva.…”

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Peripheral Nerve Damage Following Removal of Mandibular Third Molar: Causes and Prevention

Kanagasabapathy¹,

BrigitEapen²

2014

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Third molar extraction is a routinely done procedure by a Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeon. However, chances are that this procedure can bring about damage to one of the branches of the mandibular nerve. An in-depth knowledge on the anatomy of the nerve, correct diagnosis and the usage of proper techniques will enable the clinician to carry out this procedure without leaving post-operative complications. This review article focuses mainly on the causes of peripheral nerve trauma during the procedure and whatshould or can be done to prevent it.

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Details of the intralingual topography and morphology of the lingual nerve

Cited by 28 publications

References 6 publications

Defining the anatomy of the neonatal lingual frenulum

Defining the anatomy of the neonatal lingual frenulum

DISSECTION AND DETAILED ANATOMY OF AN IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR. Disección y anatomía detallada de un tercer molar mandibular impactado

Peripheral Nerve Damage Following Removal of Mandibular Third Molar: Causes and Prevention

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