Best of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: post #349 — TG.ME

🧠 OMFS100 | DAILY OMFS PEARL #002 INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE During mandibular third molar surgery, which nerve is most commonly discussed in relation to the risk of sensory nerve injury? 👉 Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) Possible sensory disturbance includes: • Lower lip • Chin • Mandibular teeth ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The IAN is not the only nerve at risk. The lingual nerve is also vulnerable during mandibular third molar surgery. 🧠 SURGICAL PEARL: Before surgery, carefully assess the relationship between the roots of 48 and the mandibular canal on appropriate imaging. #OMFS100 #IAN #LingualNerve #ThirdMolar

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