Inferior alveolar nerve transposition in combination with Brånemark implant treatment.
The surgical protocol for inferior alveolar nerve transposition together with the Brånemark implant treatment is described. The short-term follow-up results of the first ten procedures are presented and show an initial 2- to 3-week duration of anesthesia. In all regions treated, signs of paresthesia/hypoesthesia have been registered for 1 to 7 months. After 6 months, seven of the regions recovered completely with regard to nerve sensation.
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Brånemark Clinic, Göteborg, Sweden.
Ivanoff
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Lekholm
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010292:Paresthesia; D016896:Treatment Outcome