title: [Third molar and mandibular canal: selection of radiographic techniques].
abstract: Injury of the inferior alveolar nerve during extraction of mandibular third molar is a well recognized, but uncommon, serious complication. It has a serious impact on oral function and its psychological impact on the patient is great. To prevent this complication, several studies have been conducted to identify the high-risk radiological signs associated with intimate anatomic relationships between third molar and infra-alveolar nerve and thereby establish a unified process of radiological exploration. In this paper, the authors present a review of the literature of the recent studies involving radiological exploration of the relation of the third molar with the mandibular canal.
authors.affiliation: Résidence Nada, immeuble 5, appartement 1, Hay Al Amal, Salé, Maroc. ahmedchkoura316@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chkoura
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: El Wady
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Taleb
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020209:Cranial Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008954:Models, Biological; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000009:adverse effects; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods