SURGICAL TRANSPOSITION OF THE MANDIBULAR ALVEOLAR NERVE: A CASE REPORT

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Annals of Stomatology 2021 September-December; 1(1): 8-13
https://doi.org/10.69129/stomatol/2021v1iss1_2

Received: 27 August 2021 Accepted: 26 September 2021

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Abstract

Dental implant placement offers a predictable and long-term solution for tooth loss. However, severe bone resorption in the posterior mandible can pose a challenge due to the proximity of the inferior alveolar nerve. Surgical transposition of the mandibular alveolar nerve emerges as a viable technique to facilitate implant placement in such cases. This paper describes a case report of surgical transposition of the mandibular alveolar nerve, exploring the rationale, surgical technique, and outcomes for implant rehabilitation.

Keywords: alveolar bone atrophy, dental implants, injury, jaw surgery, nerve, paresthesia