Injury to the inferior alveolar nerve during implant placement: a formula for protection of the patient and clinician.
This article concerns the problem of nerve damage associated with implant placement in the posterior mandible. The causes are discussed, with particular emphasis on intrusion of the drill or implant into the nerve canal. Recommendations are made to help the practitioner avoid this too-common complication.
Worthington
Philip
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. worthington03@comcast.net
D000465:Algorithms; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
D015921:Dental Implants