title: Post-extraction inferior alveolar nerve neurosensory disturbances--a guide to their evaluation and practical management.
abstract: Inferior alveolar nerve injuries are a recognised complication of mandibular third molar extractions. This paper describes the different types of nerve injuries that may occur. A differential of possible causes is provided and an approach to the immediate and follow-up management is outlined. The prognosis of such injuries is reviewed so that patients can be informed of the possible postoperative outcome. The algorithm shows the timeline for monitoring/referring and the included tables outline the advantages and disadvantages of surgery versus watchful waiting.
authors: Nicola
authors: N
authors: Mahon
authors: Leo F A
authors: LF
authors: Stassen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects; D011379:Prognosis; D012684:Sensory Thresholds / Q000502:physiology; D020886:Somatosensory Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy