title: [Simple assessment of trigeminal nerve injury].
abstract: This paper describes a simple method to assess trigeminal nerve injury. An easy and feasible technique, in particular for the dental surgeon, is scanning the area with altered sensation as indicated by the patient. It is important to refer the eligible patient in time for microsurgical repair of the damaged nerve.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Mondziekten/Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Faculteit der Geneeskunde, Universiteit Utrecht.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Vriens
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: van der Wal
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000175:diagnosis; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
vernacular_title: Eenvoudig onderzoek naar letsel van de nervus trigeminus.