title: Accessory branch of the mental nerve.
abstract: This case report presents a surgical case in which an accessory branch of the mental nerve exited the mandible distal and slightly superior to the mental foramen. Careful manipulation of the surgical site allowed proper identification of the mental nerve, and the accessory branch and permanent nerve damage was avoided.
authors.affiliation: Temple School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Concepcion
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Rankow
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001047:Apicoectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D002680:Chin / Q000294:innervation*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000294:innervation; D008334:Mandible / Q000294:innervation; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
chemical_list: D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; C084074:Super EBA