title: Lingual nerve injury.
abstract: Lingual nerve injury is a common complication following dental and medical procedures. The clinical presentation of lingual nerve injury, its epidemiology, predisposing factors, and anatomy are explored in an attempt to identify those patients at risk for developing neuropathic pain. Nonsurgical and surgical therapies also are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008036:Lingual Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D061222:Lingual Nerve Injuries; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D051381:Rats; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy