Inferior Alveolar Nerve Reconstruction in Extensive Mandibular Resection: Technical Notes

pay.thelady61 shared this article with you from Inoreader Inferior Alveolar Nerve Reconstruction in Extensive Mandibular Resection: Technical Notes Via Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a sensitive branch of the mandibular nerve innervating the lower lip, the chin, the buccal mucosa and the teeths. Lesions of the IAN are reported to occur in the 64,4% of maxillo-facial procedures, leading to anesthesia, hypoestesia and/or neurogenic discomfort. An extensive segment of the nerve can be moreover removed during mandibular resection for benign or malignant pathologies. Nervous grafts can be used in these cases to restore the nerve continuity. In order to optimize the procedure and to allow a concomitant mandibular osseous reconstruction, the Authors identified several standardized steps. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.