title: Implant-related nerve injuries.
abstract: Injuries to branches of the trigeminal nerves are a known complication during dental implant placement. These injuries tend to be more severe than those experienced during other dentoalveolar procedures. This article reviews the types of nerve injuries and areas and situations of which clinicians should be cognizant when placing dental implants. Strategies to avoid injuries, and a management algorithm for suspected nerve injuries, are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA; Private Practice, Northbrook, 1240 Meadow Rd, IL 60062, USA.
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Steinberg
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maguire Building #105, Room 1814, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. Electronic address: patrkelly@lumc.edu.
authors.forename: Patrick D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D003724:Dental Arch / Q000294:innervation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000294:innervation; D008437:Maxilla / Q000294:innervation; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Atrophic mandible; Dental implants; Management; Nerve injuries; Neurosensory disturbance; Seddon; Sunderland