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Aly M, Dadak R, Lin C, Kumar K. Postoperative lingual nerve injury following airway management: A literature review. J Perioper Pract 2024:17504589241270238. [PMID: 39189112 DOI: 10.1177/17504589241270238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Postoperative lingual nerve injury is a rare but serious complication following airway management and can lead to significant discomfort and disability. This literature review explores the aetiology, clinical presentation, management strategies and potential preventive measures for lingual nerve injuries associated with airway management during surgery. A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE Science Direct, Cochrane library and Web of Science databases was done since inception to January 2024, including any observational studies and clinical trials describing patients diagnosed with lingual nerve injury following airway instrumentation. Multiple risk factors for lingual nerve injury were identified. Anaesthesia factors include difficulty with intubation and use of laryngeal mask airway. Surgical factors are long duration of operation and surgery of the head and neck. Patient factor includes female sex. Anaesthetists should proactively inform patients about the potential for this nerve injury and control modifiable risk factors to mitigate the risk of injury.
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- Mohamed Aly
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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Bangia M, Ahmadzai I, Casselman J, Politis C, Jacobs R, Van der Cruyssen F. Accuracy of MR neurography as a diagnostic tool in detecting injuries to the lingual and inferior alveolar nerve in patients with iatrogenic post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:4619-4627. [PMID: 38047973 PMCID: PMC11213806 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10363-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES MR neurography has the ability to detect and depict peripheral nerve injuries. This study evaluated the potential of MR neurography in the diagnosis of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy. METHODS Forty-one participants prospectively underwent MR neurography of the lingual and inferior alveolar nerves using a 3D TSE STIR black-blood sequence. Two blinded and independent observers recorded the following information for each nerve of interest: presence of injury, nerve thickness, nerve signal intensity, MR neurography Sunderland class, and signal gap. Afterwards, the apparent nerve-muscle contrast-to-noise ratio and apparent signal-to-noise ratio were calculated. Clinical data (neurosensory testing score and clinical Sunderland class) was extracted retrospectively from the medical records of patients diagnosed with post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy. RESULTS Compared to neurosensory testing, MR neurography had a sensitivity of 38.2% and specificity of 93.5% detecting nerve injuries. When differentiated according to clinical Sunderland class, sensitivity was 19.1% in the presence of a low class injury (I to III) and improved to 83.3% in the presence of a high class (IV to V). Specificity remained unchanged. The area under the curve using the apparent nerve-muscle contrast-to-noise ratio, apparent signal-to-noise ratio, and nerve thickness to predict the presence of an injury was 0.78 (p < .05). Signal intensities and nerve diameter increased in injured nerves (p < .05). Clinical and MR neurography Sunderland scores positively correlated (correlation coefficient = 0.53; p = .005). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that MR neurography can accurately differentiate between injured and healthy nerves, especially in the presence of a more severe nerve injury. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT MR neurography is not only able to detect trigeminal nerve injuries, but it can also provide information about the anatomical specifications of the injury, which is not possible with clinical neurosensory testing. This makes MR neurography an added value in the management of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy. KEY POINTS • The current diagnosis of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy is mainly based on clinical examination. • MR neurography is able to visualize and stratify peripheral trigeminal nerve injuries. • MR neurography contributes to the diagnostic process as well as to further decision-making.
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- Mado Bangia
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Louvain, Belgium
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Louvain, Belgium
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, AZ St-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Brugge, Belgium
- Department of Radiology, AZ St-Augustinus, Antwerp, Belgium
- University Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Louvain, Belgium
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Louvain, Belgium
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
- Dentomaxillofacial Imaging Center, University Hospitals Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Louvain, Belgium.
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Louvain, Belgium.
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Yari A, Fasih P, Sadeghi S, Movahed E, Hallajmoghaddam Sarand S, Goodarzi A. The Effect of Delayed Photobiomodulation Therapy on Inferior Alveolar Nerve Recovery After Third Molar Removal: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2024; 42:463-472. [PMID: 38900722 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2024.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Background: Third molar removal is the primary reason for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) damage, with 2% causing persistent neurosensory deficits. This study aimed to investigate how delayed photobiomodulation therapy affects long-lasting neurosensory disturbances. Methods: This study was conducted on patients with neurosensory disturbances lasting longer than 6 months. Patients were randomly allocated to the study and control groups, with the study group receiving a low-power diode laser (continuous wavelength of 810 nm, power of 200 mW) on 16 points (30 sec at each) for 12 sessions (2 sessions/week), while the control group received a placebo treatment by switched-off laser probe. Visual analog scale (VAS; ranging from 1 to 5), static light touch, two-point discrimination, direction discrimination, pinprick, and thermal discrimination tests were performed on each visit up to 9 months post-therapy to evaluate the recovery status. Results: Each group comprised 18 participants. The mean time since injury was 8.26 ± 2.05 and 8.38 ± 1.98 months for the control and intervention groups, respectively (p = 0.81). There was a significant improvement in the intervention group on the static light touch (p = 0.041), two-point discrimination (p = 0.028), VAS (p = 0.031), and pinprick (p = 0.014) tests on the 11th session and subsequent visits and also on direction discrimination test on the 12th session (p = 0.044) and after that. There was no significant difference in the thermal discrimination tests between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Photobiomodulation demonstrated potential benefits in resolving persistent neurosensory deficits of the IAN, with noticeable improvements typically observed after around 35 days of treatment initiation (10 sessions).
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- Amir Yari
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Ni FD, Xu ZN, Liu MQ, Zhang MJ, Li S, Bai HL, Ding P, Fu KY. Towards clinically applicable automated mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT. J Dent 2024; 144:104931. [PMID: 38458378 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To develop a deep learning-based system for precise, robust, and fully automated segmentation of the mandibular canal on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. METHODS The system was developed on 536 CBCT scans (training set: 376, validation set: 80, testing set: 80) from one center and validated on an external dataset of 89 CBCT scans from 3 centers. Each scan was annotated using a multi-stage annotation method and refined by oral and maxillofacial radiologists. We proposed a three-step strategy for the mandibular canal segmentation: extraction of the region of interest based on 2D U-Net, global segmentation of the mandibular canal, and segmentation refinement based on 3D U-Net. RESULTS The system consistently achieved accurate mandibular canal segmentation in the internal set (Dice similarity coefficient [DSC], 0.952; intersection over union [IoU], 0.912; average symmetric surface distance [ASSD], 0.046 mm; 95% Hausdorff distance [HD95], 0.325 mm) and the external set (DSC, 0.960; IoU, 0.924; ASSD, 0.040 mm; HD95, 0.288 mm). CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrated the potential clinical application of this AI system in facilitating clinical workflows related to mandibular canal localization. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Accurate delineation of the mandibular canal on CBCT images is critical for implant placement, mandibular third molar extraction, and orthognathic surgery. This AI system enables accurate segmentation across different models, which could contribute to more efficient and precise dental automation systems.
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- Fang-Duan Ni
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Peking University School & Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Beijing 100081, China; National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Peking University School & Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Beijing 100081, China; National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Second Dental Center, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Peking University School & Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Beijing 100081, China; National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
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Almohammadi T, Yates J, Aljohani M, Alshehri S. Surgical outcomes of the surgical techniques following management of iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injuries: A systematic review. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:499-508. [PMID: 38690384 PMCID: PMC11056400 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the microsurgical treatment in restoring full sensory recovery following trigeminal nerve injuries caused by iatrogenic oral and maxillofacial surgical interventions. Methods A detailed search was conducted on the Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Medline and Embase. Clinical studies with at least twelve months of follow up were included and assessment of risks of bias was made using the Robbin I assessment tool. Results Six studies were identified in the searches which include 227 patients. The lingual nerve was the most common injured nerve, followed by the inferior alveolar nerve. Third molar removal was the most frequent cause of nerve injury, followed by root canal treatment, pathology excision, coronectomy, orthognathic surgery, dental implants and then local anaesthetic injections. Overall, surgical interventions for nerve injuries showed neurosensory improvement postoperatively in the majority of patients. Conclusion Direct neurorrhaphy is still the gold-standard technique when the tension at the surgical site is minimal. Promising results have been noted on conduit applications following traditional repair or grafting. Further research is needed on the efficacy of allografting and conduit applications in nerve repair.
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- Turki Almohammadi
- Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Division of Dentistry, the University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arbia
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Edetanlen EB, Lawani U, Akinniyi T, Ayanere E, Okechi UC, Fomete B, Osunde O, Aladelusi TO. The perception and practice of routine lingual flap retraction in lower third molar surgery among oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Nigeria. Niger Postgrad Med J 2023; 30:293-298. [PMID: 38037785 DOI: 10.4103/npmj.npmj_104_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Background Lingual nerve injury is a known complication of mandibular third molar (M3M) surgery, and retraction of the lingual flap is reported to reduce the incidence of this complication. However, there is no global consensus on the routine retraction of lingual flap. Aim The aim of the study was to assess the perception and practice of lingual flap retraction amongst oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Nigeria. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional national survey was conducted amongst 122 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Nigeria from January 2023 to March 2023 using a validated, structured, self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire had three sections and 14-item questions. Section A consists of the sociodemographic questions, Section B comprises questions on perception towards lingual flap retraction, whereas Section C consists of questions on the practice of lingual flap retraction. These questionnaires were deployed as an online survey and as hard copies. Both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed. A critical probability level (P < 0.05) was used as the cut-off level for statistical significance. Results Most of the participants (47.6%) belong to the age group of 31-40 years. The male-to-female ratio was 6:1. Only 12 (9.8%) participants had a positive perception towards routine lingual flap retractions following M3M surgery. Perception of lingual flap retraction was found not to be associated with the demographic variables of the participants (P > 0.05). A total of 95 participants (77.9%) did not raise nor retract the lingual flap during lower third molar surgery. The rate of practice of lingual flap retraction during third molar surgery was not influenced by any of the factors studied (P > 0.05). Conclusion The majority of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Nigeria do not agree that routine retraction of the lingual flap is necessary to reduce lingual nerve injury and majority, too, do not practice this in their management of impacted lower third molar.
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- Ekaniyere Benlance Edetanlen
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Benin of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Benin of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross-River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Scribante A, Pellegrini M, Pulicari F, Porrini M, Bosotti M, Spadari F. Nerve Injury and Photobiomodulation, a Promising Opportunity: A Scoping Review on Laser Assisted Protocols for Lesions in the Oral Region. APPLIED SCIENCES 2023; 13:9258. [DOI: 10.3390/app13169258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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The currently available therapeutic options for restoring function and sensitivity in long-term nervous injuries pose challenges. Microsurgery interventions for direct nerve repair often lead to serious complications and limited success. Non-surgical methods, although somewhat effective, have limited benefits. These methods involve drug administration, such as with analgesics or corticosteroids. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has emerged as a promising approach based on clinical and laboratory studies. PBMT stimulates the migration and proliferation of neuronal fiber cellular aggregates, as reported in the literature. Experimental studies on animal models with peripheral nerve compression injuries have shown that PBMT can enhance the functionality of damaged nerves, preserving their activity and preventing scar tissue formation. The mechanism of action depends on the wavelength, which can positively or negatively affect photo acceptor resonances, influencing their conformation and activities. These findings suggest that photobiomodulation may accelerate and improve nerve regeneration. This review explores various methodologies used in photobiomodulation for regenerating nerve sensitivity after surgical trauma involving nerve structures, in the oral and peri-oral region. Research was conducted to evaluate which laser-assisted therapeutic protocols are used to improve the recovery of nervous sensitivity, using the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and following the PRISMA methodology.
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- Andrea Scribante
- Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Wang B, Sun R, Li T, Sun Y, Zheng L, Zhao J. Does the "Root Removal First" strategy prevent postoperative complications in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars in the Pell and Gregory class C and horizontal position? - a randomized clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:391. [PMID: 37316782 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03086-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the "Root Removal First" strategy in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) in the class C and horizontal position. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 274 cases were finally included in the statistics. The positions of IMTM in the horizontal position were confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Cases were randomly divided into two groups: the "Root Removal First" strategy was applied in the new method (NM) group, and the conventional "Crown Removal First" strategy was executed in the traditional method (TM) group. The clinical information and relevant data upon follow-up were recorded. RESULTS The duration of the surgical removal and the incidence rates of lower lip paresthesia in the NM group were significantly lower than those in the TM group. The degree of mobility of the adjacent mandibular second molar (M2) in the NM group was significantly lower than that in the TM group at 30 days and 3 months post-operation. The distal and buccal probing depth of the M2, as well as the exposed root length of M2 in the NM group, were significantly lower than those in the TM group 3 months post-operation. CONCLUSIONS The "Root Removal First" strategy can reduce the incidence rate of inferior alveolar nerve injury and periodontal complications of the M2 in the surgical removal of IMTM in class C and horizontal position with high efficiency. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2000040063.
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- Bing Wang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
- Department of Oral Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, 237 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430079, China.
- Department of Oral Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Schulz MC, Tokarski M, Jacoby J, Naros A, Weise C, Tausche E, Lauer G, Haim D. Accuracy of full-guided vs. pilot-guided implant insertion - A prospective laboratory study in fifth-year dental students. Ann Anat 2023; 248:152082. [PMID: 36913983 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Education of undergraduates in implant dentistry has been extended. In order to assess the correct implant position, the accuracy of implant insertion using templates for pilot-drill guided and full-guided implant insertion was examined in a laboratory set-up in a cohort of undergraduates. METHODS After three-dimensional planning of the implant position in partially edentulous mandibular models, individual templates for the pilot-drill guided or full-guided implant insertion in the region of the first premolar were produced. A total of 108 dental implants were inserted. The results of the radiographic evaluation of the three-dimensional accuracy were statistically analyzed. Furthermore, the participants completed a questionnaire. RESULTS The deviation of the three-dimensional angle of the implants inserted fully guided was 2.74 ± 1.49 degrees compared to 4.59 ± 2.70 degrees for pilot-drill guided. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.01). The returned questionnaires revealed a high interest in oral implantology and a positive evaluation of the hands-on course. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the undergraduates benefited from applying full-guided implant insertion considering the accuracy in this laboratory examination. However, the clinical effects are not clear as the differences are within a small range. Based on the returned questionnaires, the implementation of practical courses in the undergraduate curriculum should be encouraged.
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- Matthias C Schulz
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Medicine "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Medicine "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Applied Biometry, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Silcherstr. 5, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Osianderstr. 2-8, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Orthodontic Office for Children and Adults, Beilstr. 13, D-01277 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Medicine "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Medicine "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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Wanzeler AMV, Silveira HLDD, Buligon RP, Corsetti A, Vieira HT, Arús NA, Vizzotto MB. Can CBCT change the level of confidence of oral maxillofacial surgeons in mandibular third molar management? Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e078. [PMID: 35703704 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study analyzed the impact of CBCT on the level of confidence in diagnostic and treatment thinking in mandibular lower molar (M3M) clinical management. Thirty cases for which panoramic radiographs and CBTC images were available were selected and classified according to radiologic signs indicating the proximity of the M3M to the mandibular canal (interruption of the radiopaque borders of the canal of the mandibular canal wall, darkening of the roots, and diversion or narrowing of the canal, n = 10 for each classification). Twelve oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) contributed to this study by answering two questionnaires. The first questionnaire contained a clinical description of the case and a panoramic radiograph. After 30 days, a second questionnaire with the same clinical illustrations and tomographic multiplanar reconstruction images was administered. Both questionnaires asked specialists to rate diagnostic confidence, the surgical complexity, chosen treatment, and surgical confidence. In approximately 40% of answers, CBCT images had a positive impact on ratings of diagnostic confidence and treatment thinking confidence, and in 24.4%, they increased the surgical complexity score. There was no change in the treatment plan following the use of CBCT, but the CBCT examination was a determining factor for diagnosis and treatment planning in 72.8% of the answers CBCT improved the confidence level in diagnostic and treatment thinking of the M3M management while also increasing the perceived level of surgical complexity. The findings of this study support the need to consider using CBCT in diagnosis and treatment planning for M3Ms with radiographic signs such as darkening of the roots, interruption of the radiopaque borders of the mandibular canal, or deviation of the mandibular canal and narrowing of the roots.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Surgery and Orthopedics Department , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Surgery and Orthopedics Department , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Surgery and Orthopedics Department , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Surgery and Orthopedics Department , Porto Alegre , RS , Brazil
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Therapy of Neurophysiological Changes after Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—A Systematic Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12031507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to critically analyze the recent literature to present a guideline for management of neurophysiological changes after implant placement and oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Materials and methods: Three electronic databases and manual search approaches were used to identify relevant articles on neurophysiological changes. Only studies with a randomized controlled study design were included. Primary outcome was defined as the status of recovery and relief of pain states under various therapies. Two independent reviewers evaluated the data. Results: A total of eight studies from 2891 records identified met the inclusion criteria. Therapy options for patients with neurophysiological changes after implant placement and oral and maxillofacial surgery were low-level laser (LLL), stellate ganglion block (SGB), medication, and surgical removal of implants. Six studies dealt with LLL, providing a significant improvement in mechanical sensation. Only one study revealed the whole neurosensory profile including neuropathic pain states. All the included RCT studies presented at least one bias, and a considerable heterogeneity of the included studies was revealed. Conclusions: Reduced thermal sensation may be due to irritation of small fibers. LLL might help to improve nerve recovery.
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Esteve-Pardo G, De-Larriva E, Salgado A, Bernabeu-Esclapez A, Bardaji JA, Esteve-Colomina L. Is Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Needed to Perform Implant Surgery in the Posterior Mandible? A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 80:490-500. [PMID: 34762850 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE There is no agreement in the literature on whether inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) or infiltration (INF) is the anesthetic technique of choice for placing implants in the posterior mandible. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the 2 techniques using articaine 4% with epinephrine 1:100,000. MATERIAL AND METHODS The trial was a comparison between 2 parallel groups of patients, who received implants distal to the mental foramen, either with IANB or INF. The anesthetic technique was the predictor variable. The primary outcome was patients' perceived pain by a numerical rating scale (NRS) in incision, osteotomy and suture. The secondary outcome, patients' satisfaction, was equally recorded 12 hours after surgery. The dataset were first analyzed by descriptive statistics. Then, Mann-Whitney test, Spearman's coefficient and regression models were used. This trial followed the recommendations of the Consort Statement for reporting RCTs. RESULTS Ninety-six patients (41 men, 55 women, mean age 55.76 years) were randomly assigned to either group, IANB or INF, of 48 patients each. Only 20% of patients reported pain values >0 (range 0-4 of 10). Medians were: 0 (0-0) for both groups (P = .956, .175 and .908, incision, osteotomy and suture, respectively). Mean satisfaction was high in both groups, 9.0 ± 1.0, median 10; and 8.8 ± 1.7, median 9, for IANB and INF (P = .695). Hence, the anesthetic technique did not generate statistically significant differences. Five potential influencing variables that were measured did not significantly affect pain levels or patient satisfaction in either group. CONCLUSIONS According to the results, an IANB might not be necessary for standard implant surgery in the posterior mandible, and infiltration of articaine 4% with epinephrine 1:100,000 appears to be sufficient. Further research is needed to check if these results are extensible to other anesthetic drugs.
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- G Esteve-Pardo
- Private Practice, Master Degree in Biotechnology and Bioengineering in Bioengineering Institute, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain
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- Private Practice, Teaching Assistant, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain
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- Private practice, Assistant Professor, Periodontology & Osseointegration Department, Universidad Católica, Valencia, Spain
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- Private Practice, Master Degree in Biotechnology and Bioengineering in Bioengineering Institute, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain.
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Barry E, Ball R, Patel J, Obisesan O, Shah A, Manoharan A. Retrospective evaluation of sensory neuropathies after extraction of mandibular third molars with confirmed "high-risk" features on cone beam computed topography scans. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 134:e1-e7. [PMID: 34758933 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to identify the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury after extraction of mandibular third molars with confirmed "high-risk" features on cone beam computed topography scans and establish any risk factors that significantly increase the chances of sustaining an IAN injury. STUDY DESIGN This study is a retrospective analysis of outcomes after surgical extraction of 500 mandibular third molars over a 5-year period. All teeth showed signs of contact with or compression of the IAN on cone beam computed topography scans. RESULTS The overall incidence of IAN injury was 6.6%, with permanent neuropathies accounting for 1.8% within this high-risk cohort. Statistically significant factors shown to increase the risk of nerve injury included increasing age (P = .002), compression of the nerve evident on cone beam computed topography scan (P = .005), and buccal or interradicular position of the nerve (P = .042). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate a low incidence of IAN injury, particularly given the high-risk nature of all teeth that were extracted. It highlights the benefits of cone beam computed topography scans in surgical planning. These data are an important contribution to the existing literature and valuable in the consent procedure for patients undergoing surgical removal of mandibular third molars in contact with the IAN.
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- Elizabeth Barry
- Oral Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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- Oral Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Oral Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Oral Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Petroni G, Passaretti A, Zaccheo F, Nardo DD, Testarelli L, Cicconetti A. Lingual Flap Protection during Third Molar Surgery: A Literature Review. Eur J Dent 2021; 15:776-781. [PMID: 34388831 PMCID: PMC8630958 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review was to analyze how the retraction and protection of lingual flap (LF+) could influence the incidence of lingual nerve injury (LNI) during third molar extraction, as compared with protocols that do not involve handling of lingual tissue (LF). A literature review was performed from the “Medline” and “Scopus” medical databases, using the keywords “lingual nerve” and “third molar surgery.” From the selected articles, the mean values for transitory and permanent LNI’s incidence were elaborated, taking into account the group treated with LF+ technique and the group treated with LF technique. Of 480 articles, 11 studies were included in the review. The LF+ group counted 3,866 surgeries and it resulted in a transitory LNI’s mean incidence of 2.98 ± 0.03% and a mean incidence of 0.1 ± 0.003% for permanent LNI. The LF group counted 5,938 surgeries with, respectively, 1.92 ± 0.02 and 0.49 ± 0.006% of transitory and permanent LNI’s incidence mean values. The results of this study suggest that the application of LF+ techniques reduces the risk of damage and injuries of lingual nerve.
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- Giulia Petroni
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Chronic Orofacial Pain: Models, Mechanisms, and Genetic and Related Environmental Influences. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22137112. [PMID: 34281164 PMCID: PMC8268972 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22137112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chronic orofacial pain conditions can be particularly difficult to diagnose and treat because of their complexity and limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying their aetiology and pathogenesis. Furthermore, there is considerable variability between individuals in their susceptibility to risk factors predisposing them to the development and maintenance of chronic pain as well as in their expression of chronic pain features such as allodynia, hyperalgesia and extraterritorial sensory spread. The variability suggests that genetic as well as environmental factors may contribute to the development and maintenance of chronic orofacial pain. This article reviews these features of chronic orofacial pain, and outlines findings from studies in animal models of the behavioural characteristics and underlying mechanisms related to the development and maintenance of chronic orofacial pain and trigeminal neuropathic pain in particular. The review also considers the role of environmental and especially genetic factors in these models, focussing on findings of differences between animal strains in the features and underlying mechanisms of chronic pain. These findings are not only relevant to understanding underlying mechanisms and the variability between patients in the development, expression and maintenance of chronic orofacial pain, but also underscore the importance for considering the strain of the animal to model and explore chronic orofacial pain processes.
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Are women more susceptible than men to iatrogenic inferior alveolar nerve injury in dental implant surgery? Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:251-256. [PMID: 34074573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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An over-representation of women in dental implant-related inferior alveolar nerve injuries (IANIs) is recognized in the literature but has not been investigated. Therefore, a nationwide retrospective register study was conducted to analyse how IANIs compare with other implant-related complications (infection, implant malposition, lack of bone at implant site, mechanical damage, or failed osseointegration) separately in women and men. Financially compensated malpractice claims related to dental implant surgery were collected from the Finnish Patient Insurance Centre for the years 1997-2013, while the total number of nationally placed implants was ascertained from the implant register held by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. In the 242 complications, the following were analysed: age of subject, absolute risk for complication, and aetiological factor of IANI. Statistical tests applied include Mann-Whitney U-test, Chi-squared test, and Fisher's exact test. Women sustaining IANI were more likely older than those having infection, mechanical damage, or failed osseointegration (P<0.05), while no significant differences emerged in men. Women were more likely at risk for IANI (P<0.01) or implant malposition (P<0.05) than men. The results support earlier propositions that women are more vulnerable than men to iatrogenic IANI.
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Acute and Chronic Pain from Facial Skin and Oral Mucosa: Unique Neurobiology and Challenging Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22115810. [PMID: 34071720 PMCID: PMC8198570 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The oral cavity is a portal into the digestive system, which exhibits unique sensory properties. Like facial skin, the oral mucosa needs to be exquisitely sensitive and selective, in order to detect harmful toxins versus edible food. Chemosensation and somatosensation by multiple receptors, including transient receptor potential channels, are well-developed to meet these needs. In contrast to facial skin, however, the oral mucosa rarely exhibits itch responses. Like the gut, the oral cavity performs mechanical and chemical digestion. Therefore, the oral mucosa needs to be insensitive, to some degree, in order to endure noxious irritation. Persistent pain from the oral mucosa is often due to ulcers, involving both tissue injury and infection. Trigeminal nerve injury and trigeminal neuralgia produce intractable pain in the orofacial skin and the oral mucosa, through mechanisms distinct from those seen in the spinal area, which is particularly difficult to predict or treat. The diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic chronic pain, such as atypical odontalgia (idiopathic painful trigeminal neuropathy or post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy) and burning mouth syndrome, remain especially challenging. The central integration of gustatory inputs might modulate chronic oral and facial pain. A lack of pain in chronic inflammation inside the oral cavity, such as chronic periodontitis, involves the specialized functioning of oral bacteria. A more detailed understanding of the unique neurobiology of pain from the orofacial skin and the oral mucosa should help us develop novel methods for better treating persistent orofacial pain.
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Meewis J, Renton T, Jacobs R, Politis C, Van der Cruyssen F. Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy: correlation between objective and subjective assessments and a prediction model for neurosensory recovery. J Headache Pain 2021; 22:44. [PMID: 34030632 PMCID: PMC8146662 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-021-01261-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTN) can have a substantial effect on patient well-being. However, the relation between the neuropathic symptoms and their effect on psychosocial functioning remains a matter of debate. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between objective and subjective assessments of neurosensory function in PTN and predict neurosensory outcome using baseline measurements. METHODS This prospective observational cohort study included patients diagnosed with PTN at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium, between April 2018 and May 2020. Standardized objective and subjective neurosensory examinations were recorded simultaneously on multiple occasions during the follow-up period. Correlation analyses and principal component analysis were conducted, and a prediction model of neurosensory recovery was developed. RESULTS Quality of life correlated significantly (P < 0.05) with percentage of affected dermatome (ρ = - 0.35), the presence of brush stroke allodynia (ρ = - 0.24), gain-of-function sensory phenotype (ρ = - 0.41), Medical Research Council Scale (ρ = 0.36), and Sunderland classification (ρ = - 0.21). Quality of life was not significantly correlated (P > 0.05) with directional discrimination, stimulus localization, two-point discrimination, or sensory loss-of-function. The prediction model showed a negative predictive value for neurosensory recovery after 6 months of 87%. CONCLUSIONS We found a strong correlation of subjective well-being with the presence of brush stroke allodynia, thermal and/or mechanical hyperesthesia, and the size of the neuropathic area. These results suggest that positive symptoms dominate the effect on affect. In patients reporting poor subjective well-being in the absence of positive symptoms or a large neuropathic area, additional attention towards psychosocial triggers might enhance treatment outcome. The prediction model could contribute to establishing realistic expectations about the likelihood of neurosensory recovery but remains to be validated in future studies.
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- Jeroen Meewis
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Oral Surgery, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Timko AM. Use of 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser Biostimulation for Immediate Reversal of a Long-Standing Paresthesia of the Superior Labial Branch of the Infraorbital Nerve Following a Root Coverage Procedure: A Case Report. Clin Adv Periodontics 2021; 11:93-97. [PMID: 33835730 DOI: 10.1002/cap.10157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Paresthesia is a common cause of dental malpractice litigation. Symptoms range from minimal to severely affecting the quality of life. Effective treatments of post-traumatic paresthesias are scarce. This case report documents the first reported use of laser biostimulation to reverse a long-standing paresthesia of the infraorbital nerve, resulting from a root coverage procedure of the maxillary right canine. CASE PRESENTATION A coronally repositioned flap with enamel matrix derivative was used to treat gingival recession on the buccal surface of tooth #6 of a 35-year-old Caucasian female. One week later the patient reported lip numbness. The patient declined further treatment, and the paresthesia remained unchanged for the next 13 months. The patient then consented to laser biostimulation with a 1064 nm neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser. A single laser biostimulation treatment resulted in an immediate and dramatic improvement of lip sensation. The patient's symptoms improved over the next 2½ years without further treatment. CONCLUSION The cause of the paresthesia and the exact mechanism of its reversal remain unknown, although speculated causes and the possible mechanisms of action of low-level laser therapy are discussed. Laser biostimulation for treatment of peripheral nerve injury is noninvasive and may eliminate the need for corticosteroids or other more invasive treatment modalities. It may not be effective in all paresthesia cases, but when used properly, laser therapy offers a safe treatment alternative for an often troubling problem.
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- Alan M Timko
- Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ketabi AR, Kastner E, Brenner M, Lauer HC, Schulz MC. Implant insertion using an orientation template and a full-guiding template - A prospective model analysis in a cohort of dentists participating in an implantology curriculum. Ann Anat 2021; 236:151716. [PMID: 33675946 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2021.151716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dental implantology has become an established option for treating tooth loss over the recent decades. Before inserting an implant in a clinical situation, theoretical and practical training is recommended. Different methods are available to give assistance in determining the correctly planned implant position. In this study, two different guiding methods were assessed considering their accuracy for implant insertion in a group of dentists. METHODS After three-dimensional planning of the implant positions, two surgical templates were manufactured as follows: in region 34 a stereolithographic template was used to perform a full-guided implant insertion, in region 44 a CAD/CAM milled template was used to determine the implant position and subsequently, perform a free-hand insertion. In total, 86 implants were placed in mandibular models by 43 dentists participating in a postgraduate curriculum. The differences between planned and achieved implant positions were measured and statistically analyzed. RESULTS The implants inserted fully-guided showed a lower deviation of the three-dimensional angulation (2.266 ± 1.443 degrees vs. 7.954 ± 4.372 degrees) and the cumulated mismatch of the implant position (0.547 ± 0.237 mm vs. 1.160 ± 0.427 mm) compared to the free-handed mode. For the angulation and the mismatch at the implant base the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Within the limits of the study it can be summarized that the full-guided implant insertion leads to a higher transfer accuracy compared to the free-hand method in a cohort of dentist inexperienced in dental implantology. However, the clinical effect has to be discussed as the study was performed using artificial mandibles and ideal conditions.
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- Ali-Reza Ketabi
- Private Dental Office, Epplestraße 29 a, 70597 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Private Dental Office, Buddestraße 14 A, 13507 Berlin-Reinickendorf, Germany.
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- Zahnärzte am Schloss, Bismarckstraße 15, 72574 Bad Urach, Germany.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Center for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Osianderstraße 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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Orthognathic surgery treatment injuries reported to the Danish Patient Compensation Association: A 25-year retrospective observational study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2020; 48:1094-1099. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Mendonça LM, Gaêta-Araujo H, Cruvinel PB, Tosin IW, Azenha MR, Ferraz EP, Oliveira-Santos C, Tirapelli C. Can diagnostic changes caused by cone beam computed tomography alter the clinical decision in impacted lower third molar treatment plan? Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2020; 50:20200412. [PMID: 33197216 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20200412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study observed whether changes in diagnosis caused by analysis of three-dimensional images can lead to alterations in the treatment plans of impacted lower third molars (ILTMs). METHODS Sets of panoramic (PAN) - cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of 218 patients were assessed for ILTM classification, contact with mandibular canal, contact and resorption of the lower second molar (LSM), intraoperative planning and post-operative expectations. RESULTS Percentage agreement and McNemar test compared PAN vs CBCT assessments. Logistic regression analyzed the dependency of change in surgical planning considering the changes in diagnostic features; descriptive statistics was used to observe the expectation of post-operative complications and paresthesia. Differences were found between PAN vs CBCT for classification of impaction and positioning, LSM relationship, choice for crown and root sectioning and expectation of post-operative complications (all with p < 0.001). Logistic regression indicated that the change in diagnosis caused by CBCT examination did not change the clinical decision to extract ILTM but altered the planning of intraoperative steps such as osteotomy, crown sectioning and relaxing incision. The expectation of post-operative complications decreased when professionals planned the ILTM removal using tri-dimensional images. CONCLUSIONS We concluded that changes in the diagnosis after CBCT examination can lead to alterations in the treatment plan of impacted lower third molar.
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- Lucas Moreira Mendonça
- Integrated Dental Clinic, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Integrated Dental Clinic, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Integrated Dental Clinic, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Public Health and Forensic Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Prosthesis and Traumatology School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Public Health and Forensic Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Integrated Dental Clinic, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Montes Angeles CD, Andrade Gonzalez RD, Hernandez EP, García Hernández AL, Pérez Martínez IO. Sensory, Affective, and Cognitive Effects of Trigeminal Injury in Mice. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:2169-2181. [PMID: 32866484 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.07.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To characterize adequate study of chronic neuropathic orofacial pain induced by a mental nerve injury in a mouse model, we propose a behavioral assessment of its dimensions: sensory, affective, and cognitive. MATERIALS AND METHODS Trigeminal injury was induced by a chronic mental nerve constriction (MnC). Behavioral tests were conducted to assess the different dimensions of pain and to evaluate the general well-being of mice. RESULTS Rodents who went through MnC showed signs of mechanical hyperalgesia and increased escape/avoidance behavior. They showed no alterations in general well-being behaviors, yet the injury was sufficient to induce impairment in the ability to adapt to the environmental requirements. CONCLUSIONS MnC injury is an efficient model for the study of orofacial pain in mice, capable of inducing impairment in the different dimensions of pain. Intensity and temporality of its effects make our model less aggressive, yet effective to generate cognitive impairment. This work provides a solid foundation for the study of the neural circuits involved in the processing of neuropathic orofacial pain.
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- Claudia Daniela Montes Angeles
- Student/Resident, Sección de neurobiología de las sensaciones orales, Laboratorio de Investigación odontológica, Clínica Universitaria de Salud Integral Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
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- Student/Resident, Sección de neurobiología de las sensaciones orales, Laboratorio de Investigación odontológica, Clínica Universitaria de Salud Integral Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
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- Student/Resident, Sección de neurobiología de las sensaciones orales, Laboratorio de Investigación odontológica, Clínica Universitaria de Salud Integral Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
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- Student/Resident, Research Professor, Sección de Osteoinmunología, Laboratorio de Investigación odontológica, Clínica Universitaria de Salud Integral Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México
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- Student/Resident, Research Professor, Sección de neurobiología de las sensaciones orales, Laboratorio de Investigación odontológica, Clínica Universitaria de Salud Integral Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán Izcalli, México.
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Van der Cruyssen F, Peeters F, Gill T, De Laat A, Jacobs R, Politis C, Renton T. Signs and symptoms, quality of life and psychosocial data in 1331 post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy patients seen in two tertiary referral centres in two countries. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 47:1212-1221. [PMID: 32687637 PMCID: PMC7540026 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Background Post‐traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTN) is a disturbance of function or pathological change of the trigeminal nerve branches following trauma and has an important impact on patient's quality of life (QoL). Objectives To provide diagnostic data on PTN and illustrate differences in aetiology, injured nerve, pain distribution, sensory profile and QoL between PTN subgroups. Methods 1331 patients with painful or non‐painful PTN were retrospectively reviewed in two centres, extracting demographic data, time and cause of trauma, clinical findings including signs and symptoms, basic neurosensory testing, imaging modalities, treatments, and QoL or psychosocial assessment. Results More females were represented (70%) than males. The inferior alveolar nerve was most frequently damaged (60%) followed by the lingual nerve (28%). Wisdom teeth removal was considered the main cause (48%). Pain was reported in 63% of patients and pain frequency increased with age without clinically significant gender differences. Numbness was reported in 50% of PTN patients. Neurosensory testing showed larger affected dermatome involvement in persistent injuries, with no differences between the non‐painful and painful PTN groups. Patient clustering indicated different sensory profile distributions when stratified according to aetiology or affected nerve branch. High interference with lifestyle was reported (78%), and patients suffering from painful PTN had worse QoL and psychosocial outcomes. Conclusion Patients with painful PTN had different clinical profiles and lower QoL scores than those with non‐painful PTN. Sensory profiles may provide important prognostic and therapeutic information; however, more research is needed to assess the clustering procedure and link these clusters to therapeutic guidelines.
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- Fréderic Van der Cruyssen
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Surgery, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dentistry, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Surgery, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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Bailey E, Kashbour W, Shah N, Worthington HV, Renton TF, Coulthard P. Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 7:CD004345. [PMID: 32712962 PMCID: PMC7389870 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004345.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pathology relating to mandibular wisdom teeth is a frequent presentation to oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and surgical removal of mandibular wisdom teeth is a common operation. The indications for surgical removal of these teeth are alleviation of local pain, swelling and trismus, and also the prevention of spread of infection that may occasionally threaten life. Surgery is commonly associated with short-term postoperative pain, swelling and trismus. Less frequently, infection, dry socket (alveolar osteitis) and trigeminal nerve injuries may occur. This review focuses on the optimal methods in order to improve patient experience and minimise postoperative morbidity. OBJECTIVES To compare the relative benefits and risks of different techniques for surgical removal of mandibular wisdom teeth. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases: Cochrane Oral Health Trials Register (to 8 July 2019), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (the Cochrane Library; 2019, Issue 6), MEDLINE Ovid (1946 to 8 July 2019), and Embase Ovid (1980 to 8 July 2019). We searched ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform for ongoing trials. We placed no restrictions on the language or date of publication. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials comparing different surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors were involved in assessing the relevance of identified studies, evaluated the risk of bias in included studies and extracted data. We used risk ratios (RRs) for dichotomous data in parallel-group trials (or Peto odds ratios if the event rate was low), odds ratios (ORs) for dichotomous data in cross-over or split-mouth studies, and mean differences (MDs) for continuous data. We took into account the pairing of the split-mouth studies in our analyses, and combined parallel-group and split-mouth studies using the generic inverse-variance method. We used the fixed-effect model for three studies or fewer, and random-effects model for more than three studies. MAIN RESULTS We included 62 trials with 4643 participants. Several of the trials excluded individuals who were not in excellent health. We assessed 33 of the studies (53%) as being at high risk of bias and 29 as unclear. We report results for our primary outcomes below. Comparisons of different suturing techniques and of drain versus no drain did not report any of our primary outcomes. No studies provided useable data for any of our primary outcomes in relation to coronectomy. There is insufficient evidence to determine whether envelope or triangular flap designs led to more alveolar osteitis (OR 0.33, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.09 to 1.23; 5 studies; low-certainty evidence), wound infection (OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.04 to 2.06; 2 studies; low-certainty evidence), or permanent altered tongue sensation (Peto OR 4.48, 95% CI 0.07 to 286.49; 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). In terms of other adverse effects, two studies reported wound dehiscence at up to 30 days after surgery, but found no difference in risk between interventions. There is insufficient evidence to determine whether the use of a lingual retractor affected the risk of permanent altered sensation compared to not using one (Peto OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.00 to 6.82; 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). None of our other primary outcomes were reported by studies included in this comparison. There is insufficient evidence to determine whether lingual split with chisel is better than a surgical hand-piece for bone removal in terms of wound infection (OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.31 to 3.21; 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). Alveolar osteitis, permanent altered sensation, and other adverse effects were not reported. There is insufficient evidence to determine whether there is any difference in alveolar osteitis according to irrigation method (mechanical versus manual: RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.01 to 8.09; 1 study) or irrigation volume (high versus low; RR 0.52, 95% CI 0.27 to 1.02; 1 study), or whether there is any difference in postoperative infection according to irrigation method (mechanical versus manual: RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.05 to 5.43; 1 study) or irrigation volume (low versus high; RR 0.17, 95% CI 0.02 to 1.37; 1 study) (all very low-certainty evidence). These studies did not report permanent altered sensation and adverse effects. There is insufficient evidence to determine whether primary or secondary wound closure led to more alveolar osteitis (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.41 to 2.40; 3 studies; low-certainty evidence), wound infection (RR 4.77, 95% CI 0.24 to 96.34; 1 study; very low-certainty evidence), or adverse effects (bleeding) (RR 0.41, 95% CI 0.11 to 1.47; 1 study; very low-certainty evidence). These studies did not report permanent sensation changes. Placing platelet rich plasma (PRP) or platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in sockets may reduce the incidence of alveolar osteitis (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.22 to 0.67; 2 studies), but the evidence is of low certainty. Our other primary outcomes were not reported. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In this 2020 update, we added 27 new studies to the original 35 in the 2014 review. Unfortunately, even with the addition of these studies, we have been unable to draw many meaningful conclusions. The small number of trials evaluating each comparison and reporting our primary outcomes, along with methodological biases in the included trials, means that the body of evidence for each of the nine comparisons evaluated is of low or very low certainty. Participant populations in the trials may not be representative of the general population, or even the population undergoing third molar surgery. Many trials excluded individuals who were not in good health, and several excluded those with active infection or who had deep impactions of their third molars. Consequently, we are unable to make firm recommendations to surgeons to inform their techniques for removal of mandibular third molars. The evidence is uncertain, though we note that there is some limited evidence that placing PRP or PRF in sockets may reduce the incidence of dry socket. The evidence provided in this review may be used as a guide for surgeons when selecting and refining their surgical techniques. Ongoing studies may allow us to provide more definitive conclusions in the future.
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- Edmund Bailey
- Department of Oral Surgery, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Dental Institute, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Tabrizi R, Neamati M, Rajabloo S, Latifi F. Does the Lag Time Between Injury and Treatment Affect Recovery of Infraorbital Nerve Disturbances in Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures? Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:105-108. [PMID: 32642040 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520902896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Study Design A cross-sectional study. Objective Neurosensory disturbances (NSDs) of the infraorbital nerve (ION) are common following orbito-zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lag time between injury and treatment on recovery of NSDs of the ION following open reduction internal fixation. Methods Subjects who had ZMC fracture and paresthesia were studied. The lag time between injury and treatment was considered as the predictive factor. The level of NSDs according to the brush test and two-point discrimination (TPD) test and self-reported NSD were the outcomes of this study. Self-reported NSD was quantified using a visual analog scale. Results Forty patients were studied. The lag time between injury and treatment had a significant correlation with the result of the TPD test and the self-reported level of NSD. In 73.6% of patients who had NSD following ZMC fracture, every 1-day delay in treatment increased the incidence of self-reported paresthesia by 0.44. Conclusions It seems, a delay in treatment of ZMC fractures increased the risk of NSD.
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- Reza Tabrizi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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De Poortere A, Van der Cruyssen F, Politis C. The benefit of surgical management in post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy: a retrospective analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 50:132-138. [PMID: 32505339 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PTTN) is a known complication of common oral and maxillofacial procedures. The burden on the patient and society is often underestimated. This retrospective study included 29 patients with PTTN who underwent surgical treatment. Symptoms were differentiated, pre- and postoperatively, into neuropathic discomfort and loss of perceptive function. Clinical and patient-reported outcomes were recorded. The Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire was completed at the last follow-up. The effect of different variables was evaluated through subgroup analysis. The mean time interval between injury and surgery was 19 weeks. Overall, 20 patients (69%) showed improvement during a mean follow-up of 49 months. Neuropathic pain decreased in most patients (13/18; 72%) and two patients became pain-free. However, 16 patients reported persistent pain on the Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire. Medication use decreased postoperatively. Subgroup analysis showed a positive association between improvement and male sex (Fisher's exact test, P=0.033), and between improvement and the buccal fat nerve wrapping procedure (Fisher's exact test, P=0.02). In conclusion, surgery showed substantial benefit in the treatment of PTTN, even when neuropathic pain was present. The effect of different variables and the potential of buccal fat nerve wrapping should be evaluated further in future research.
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- A De Poortere
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Kang F, Sah M, Fei G. Determining the risk relationship associated with inferior alveolar nerve injury following removal of mandibular third molar teeth: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2020; 121:63-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kim HK, Kim ME. Quantitative and qualitative sensory testing results are associated with numbness rather than neuropathic pain in patients with post-implant trigeminal neuropathy: a cross-sectional pilot study. Somatosens Mot Res 2019; 36:202-211. [PMID: 31366273 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2019.1645000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Purpose: This study aimed to characterize the sensory profile of patients with post-implant trigeminal neuropathy and identify the association between subjective symptoms and objective signs including psychophysical testing and radiographic imaging. This study further evaluated to the association between quantitative sensory testing (QST)/qualitative sensory testing (QualST) and the severity of nerve injury graded by radiographic imaging. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 34 patients diagnosed with post-implant trigeminal neuropathy. Data on the neuropathic pain symptom inventory (NPSI), thermal and electric QST, bedside QualST, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was collected and the association between these variables were analysed. Results: Numbness was the most common subjective symptom and evoked pain was the most frequent neuropathic pain. There was no significant correlation between negative and positive symptoms. Spearman's rank correlation analyses indicated that objective findings including QST/QualST correlated with a sensory loss profile rather than a gain of function profile. Moderate positive correlations between some positive symptoms and the score of QualST were observed. The Mann-Whitney U test showed that subjective symptoms did not differ according to the severity of nerve damage according to CBCT, but the electric QST and QualST was discriminative. Conclusions: This study suggests that QST/QualST associated with the severity of nerve damage according to CBCT might be useful in assessing numbness in patients with negative and positive symptoms after implant surgery, but may be of marginal utility in the evaluation of neuropathic pain within the limitation of this cross-sectional study with small sample size.
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- Hye-Kyoung Kim
- Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Dankook University , Cheonan , South Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Dankook University , Cheonan , South Korea
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Bangari DS, Pardo ID, Sellers R, Johnson JA, Ryan S, Thurberg BL. Peripheral Nerve Microscopic Changes Related to Study Procedures: Two Nonclinical Case Studies. Toxicol Pathol 2019; 48:220-227. [DOI: 10.1177/0192623319854328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Peripheral nerves are routinely examined microscopically during the nonclinical safety assessment of therapeutics. In addition to test article-related on- or off-target changes, microscopic changes in peripheral nerves may also be caused by study procedures, such as parenteral test article administration and blood or tissue sampling. We present 2 nonclinical case studies in which nonstandard peripheral nerves had study procedure-related histologic changes. The first case study describes mouse trigeminal nerve changes as a result of blood sampling via retro-orbital sinus puncture. These changes included minimal-to-mild nerve fiber (axonal) degeneration associated with macrophage infiltration. The second case study presents rat brachial plexus changes associated with animal handling and blood sampling. Brachial plexus changes included minimal-to-moderate inflammation, focal hemorrhage, and nerve fiber degeneration. In both cases, the histological changes were morphologically indistinguishable from those that might be due to test article. Therefore, careful consideration of the incidence and severity across groups and a review of study procedures to rule out handling-related nerve damage are essential before identifying a test article-related effect on peripheral nerves. Study design considerations to avoid such procedure-related changes will be discussed, as well as sampling strategies to help distinguish these from test article-related effects.
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- Drug Safety Research and Development, Pfizer Inc, Pearl River, NY, USA
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- Global Discovery Pathology, Sanofi, Framingham, MA, USA
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Khojastepour L, Khaghaninejad MS, Hasanshahi R, Forghani M, Ahrari F. Does the Winter or Pell and Gregory Classification System Indicate the Apical Position of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 77:2222.e1-2222.e9. [PMID: 31306615 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study investigated the relationship of impacted mandibular third molars to the cortical plates and inferior alveolar canal (IAC) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study included CBCT images of 386 lower third molars in 226 patients, for whom the initial panoramic radiographs had revealed a close relationship between the third molars and IAC. The coronal images were prepared to determine the position of apex about the buccal and lingual cortexes and IAC. The impacted third molars were categorized using the Winter and the Pell and Gregory classifications. The relationship between the third molars and buccal/lingual cortexes and IAC was determined in the different classes of the Winter and the Pell and Gregory systems. RESULTS The mesioangular position was more prevalent in the present sample. Most teeth were Class I concerning the ascending ramus and level C in depth. Generally, the impacted mandibular third molars showed a lingual position and were in contact or intersecting into the IAC. A significant association was found between the type of tooth impaction using the Winter and the Pell and Gregory classifications and the position of the third molar teeth concerning the cortical plates and IAC. CONCLUSIONS The possibility of the buccal position of the tooth and the chance of an intersection of the apex into the IAC was greater in teeth that were mesioangular and were Class III concerning the ascending ramus and level C in depth. These data should be considered during the preoperative assessment of third molars to reduce postoperative complications.
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- Leila Khojastepour
- Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Undergraduate Student, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Dental Materials Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Na JY, Han SS, Jeon K, Choi YJ, Choi SH, Lee C. Prognosis in case of nerve disturbance after mandibular implant surgery in relation to computed tomography findings and symptoms. J Periodontal Implant Sci 2019; 49:127-135. [PMID: 31098333 PMCID: PMC6494770 DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2019.49.2.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the computed tomography (CT) imaging findings and clinical symptoms of patients who complained of neurosensory disturbances after mandibular implant surgery, and to investigate the relationships of these parameters with the prognosis for recovery. Methods CT scans were reviewed in 56 patients with nerve disturbance after mandibular implant surgery. Two oral radiologists classified the imaging findings into intrusion, contact, close, and separate groups according to the distance from the inferior border of the implant to the roof of the mandibular canal (MC). The symptoms of 56 patients were classified into 8 groups and the frequency of each group was investigated. Patients were categorized according to symptom improvement into no recovery and recovery groups, and the relationships of recovery with the CT classification and specific symptom groups were analyzed. Results Thirty-eight of the 56 nerve disturbance cases showed improvement. The close and separate groups in the CT classification had a strong tendency for recovery (90.9% and 81.8%, respectively) (P<0.05). Although the lowest recovery rate was found in the intrusion group, it was non-negligible, at 50%. The 6 patients with a worm crawling feeling all improved, while the 8 cases with a tightening sensation showed the lowest recovery rate, at 12.5%, and the symptom of a tightening sensation occurred only in the intrusion and contact groups. Conclusions The closer the implant fixture was to the MC on CT images, the less likely the patient was to recover. Regarding paresthesia symptoms, while a worm crawling feeling is thought to be a predictor of recovery, a tightening sensation appeared to be associated with a lower recovery rate.
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- Ji Yeon Na
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Pedersen M, Bak J, Matzen L, Hartlev J, Bindslev J, Schou S, Nørholt S. Coronectomy of mandibular third molars: a clinical and radiological study of 231 cases with a mean follow-up period of 5.7 years. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 47:1596-1603. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Montuelle SJ, Olson RA, Curtis H, Sidote JV, Williams SH. The effect of unilateral lingual nerve injury on the kinematics of mastication in pigs. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 98:226-237. [PMID: 30522042 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the effect of unilateral lingual sensory loss on the spatial and temporal dynamics of jaw movements during pig chewing. DESIGN X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology (XROMM) was used to reconstruct the 3-dimensional jaw movements of 6 pigs during chewing before and after complete unilateral lingual nerve transection. The effect of the transection were evaluated at the temporal and spatial level using Multiple Analysis of Variance. Temporal variables include gape cycle and phase durations, and the corresponding relative phase durations. Spatial variables include the amplitude of jaw opening, jaw yaw, and mandibular retraction-protraction. RESULTS The temporal and spatial dynamics of jaw movements did not differ when chewing ipsilateral versus contralateral to the transection. When compared to pre-transection data, 4 of the 6 animals showed significant changes in temporal characteristics of the gape cycle following the transection, irrespective of chewing side, but the specific response to the lesion was highly dependent on the animal. On the other hand, in affected individuals the amplitude of jaw movements was altered similarly in all 3 dimensions: jaw opening and protraction-retraction increased whereas jaw yaw decreased. CONCLUSION The variable impact of this injury in this animal model suggests that individuals use different compensatory strategies to adjust or maintain the temporal dynamics of the gape cycle. Because the amplitude of jaw movements are more adversely affected than their timing, results suggest that maintaining the tongue-jaw coordination is critical and this can come at the expense of bolus handling and masticatory performance.
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- Stéphane J Montuelle
- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 4180 Warrensville Center Road, SPS349, Warrensville Heights, OH, 44122, USA.
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- Ohio University, Department of Biological Sciences, Irvine Hall 107, Athens, OH, 45701, USA.
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- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Irvine Hall 228, Athens, OH, 45701, USA.
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- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Irvine Hall 228, Athens, OH, 45701, USA.
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- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Irvine Hall 228, Athens, OH, 45701, USA.
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- Tara Renton
- King's College London Dental Institute; London UK
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With the growing demand for dental work, trigeminal nerve injuries are increasingly common. This retrospective cohort study examined 53 cases of iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injury seen at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals of Leuven between 2013 and 2014 (0.6% among 8845 new patient visits). Patient records were screened for post-traumatic trigeminal nerve neuropathy caused by nerve injury incurred during implant surgery, endodontic treatment, local anaesthesia, tooth extraction, or specifically third molar removal. The patients ranged in age from 15 to 80years (mean age 42.1years) and 68% were female. The referral delay ranged from 1day to 6.5years (average 10months). The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) was most frequently injured (28 cases), followed by the lingual nerve (LN) (21 cases). Most nerve injuries were caused during third molar removal (24 cases), followed by implant placement (nine cases) and local anaesthesia injuries (nine cases). Pain symptoms were experienced by 54% of patients suffering IAN injury, compared to 10% of patients with LN injury. Persistent neurosensory disturbances were identified in 60% of patients. While prevention remains the key issue, timely referral seems to be a critical factor for the successful treatment of post-traumatic neuropathy.
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Ali AS, Benton JA, Yates JM. Risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury with coronectomy vs surgical extraction of mandibular third molars-A comparison of two techniques and review of the literature. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 45:250-257. [PMID: 29171914 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The removal of mandibular third molar teeth is one of the most common oral surgical procedures. In a significant number of patients, it carries a degree of associated morbidity, including damage to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). For this reason, practitioners desire the most up-to-date guidance on the most appropriate technique, informed by the best available evidence that will produce the lowest incidence of iatrogenic complications. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review comparing the effect of coronectomy vs complete surgical extraction of mandibular third molar teeth on the risk of IAN injury and other complications in adults. Studies were identified through Embase (1980-2016) and Ovid MEDLINE (1946-2016) database searches. Search terms included coronectomy, partial root removal, deliberate vital root retention, odontectomy, surgical removal, surgical extraction, complete tooth extraction and extract. Limits of the study included humans, English language and randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Only RCTs comparing IAN damage associated with surgical extraction of mandibular third molars vs coronectomy were included. From our database searches, we identified two unique RCTs matching the inclusion criteria. Both evaluated patients who had specific radiographic signs of intimate relationships with the IAN. Upon detailed analysis, the studies were noted to exhibit a high risk of bias in many categories, thereby rendering their results inconclusive. Although evidence from two RCTs suggests that coronectomy can reduce the risk of IAN injury compared to surgical removal of high-risk mandibular third molars, the quality of evidence is insufficient to provide definitive conclusions regarding the preferred technique.
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- A S Ali
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Dentistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Dentistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Dentistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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di Luca A, Ralli M, Hemied S, de Vincentiis M, di Luca NM. An atypical case of trigeminal trophic syndrome: A legal medicine perspective in medical responsibility. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2017; 5:2050313X17723548. [PMID: 28835826 PMCID: PMC5536371 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x17723548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trigeminal trophic syndrome is a rare complication of peripheral or central damage to the trigeminal nerve characterized by anesthesia, paresthesia and a secondary persistent facial ulceration. METHODS We describe the case of a 40-year-old woman with previous history of Le Fort I osteotomy for a class III malocclusion who developed trigeminal trophic syndrome. Atypically, the cutaneous symptoms appeared bilaterally and 8 years after surgery. RESULTS Differential diagnosis was based on clinical history, tissue biopsy and serologic evaluation. Atypical findings could be linked to the surgical burdens of Le Fort I osteotomy, a procedure characterized by a bilateral incision on the maxillofacial bones with a reasonable probability of causing a bilateral injury of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve. CONCLUSION Although the long delay between trigeminal trophic syndrome onset and surgery and the absence of adequate medical evidence cannot confirm a link with previous surgery in this case, the increasing number of maxillofacial surgery cases suggests that this complication may be more frequent in the next decades, and thus, involved specialists should be aware of this condition as a possible complication of maxillofacial surgery procedures.
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- Alessandro di Luca
- Institute of Public Health, Section of Legal Medicine, School of Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Medico-Legal and Locomotor Apparatus Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Medico-Legal and Locomotor Apparatus Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Merigo E, Rocca JP, Oppici A, Cella L, Fornaini C. At-home laser treatment of oral neuronal disorders: Case reports. J Clin Exp Dent 2017; 9:e595-e598. [PMID: 28469830 PMCID: PMC5410685 DOI: 10.4317/jced.53373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The neuronal disorders occurring in the oral district are mainly anaesthesia, paraesthesia, hypoesthesia and hyperaesthesia and they may occur frequently after surgical procedures. Medical treatment depends on degree of severity of the nerve injury but, in every case, it must be immediately carried out to reduce immune inflammatory reaction. The aim of this report is to investigate the effectiveness in the recovery of the peripheral nerve lesions of a new laser device recently proposed by the commerce that, due to its reduced size and to be a class I laser according the ANSI classification, may be used at home by the patient himself. Three different cases were treated with this "at-home approach": complete resolution of symptomatology was obtained after laser treatment with a good compliance for the patient and without reporting any side effect. Key words:Laser, biomodulation, low level laser therapy, oral neuronal disorders, at-home treatment, paresthesia.
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- Elisabetta Merigo
- Micoralis Laboratory EA7354 - University of Nice "Sophia Antipolis", 24 Avenue des Diables Bleus, Nice - France.,"Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, via Taverna, 1o - 29100 - Piacenza - Italy
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- Micoralis Laboratory EA7354 - University of Nice "Sophia Antipolis", 24 Avenue des Diables Bleus, Nice - France
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- "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, via Taverna, 1o - 29100 - Piacenza - Italy
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- "Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, via Taverna, 1o - 29100 - Piacenza - Italy
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- Micoralis Laboratory EA7354 - University of Nice "Sophia Antipolis", 24 Avenue des Diables Bleus, Nice - France.,"Guglielmo da Saliceto" Hospital, via Taverna, 1o - 29100 - Piacenza - Italy
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Devine M, Yilmaz Z, Hirani M, Renton T. A case series of trigeminal nerve injuries caused by periapical lesions of mandibular teeth. Br Dent J 2017; 222:447-455. [PMID: 28337002 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Aims Periapical lesions have been implicated in mandibular trigeminal sensory neuropathy. This study aimed to report on a case series of consecutive patients presenting with mandibular division trigeminal nerve injuries (TNI) caused by periapical lesions. Common presenting characteristics and possible strategies for management were also investigated.Materials and methods A retrospective study of 22 patients with TNI caused by periapical lesions. Data were extracted from patient records and analysed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Factors associated with TNI resolution were assessed using Student's t-Tests and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), where P <0.05 indicated statistical significance.Results Twenty-one patients had inferior alveolar nerve injuries (IANI) and one had a lingual nerve injury (LNI). The most commonly affected teeth were the first molars (11 patients; 50%). TNI symptoms included numbness, pain and/or paraesthesia. IANI resolved completely among five patients within a mean time of 4.7 months (range 1.5-12 months). Patients who showed complete resolution had the affected teeth extracted or primary endodontic treatment with antibiotics.Conclusions Patients with TNI caused by periapical lesions can suffer significantly from combined numbness, pain and paraesthesia. Resolution of these injuries may be maximised upon early diagnosis and treatment of the periapical lesion by tooth extraction or primary endodontic treatment.
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- King's College London Dental Institute, Oral Surgery, Denmark Hill Campus, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RS
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Patel N, Ali S, Yates J. Quality of life following injury to the inferior dental or lingual nerve - a cross-sectional mixed-methods study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/ors.12259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Department of Oral Surgery; The University of Manchester; School of Dentistry; Manchester UK
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- Department of Special Care Dentistry; University Hospital Bristol; Bristol UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; The University of Manchester; School of Dentistry; Manchester UK
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Nerve regeneration techniques respecting the special characteristics of the inferior alveolar nerve. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2016; 44:1381-6. [PMID: 27435058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2016.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Revised: 05/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the in situ regeneration of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) in its bony channel, using autologous tissue in combination with a recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 20 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into five groups. Following dissection of the IAN, the animals underwent reconstruction either with muscle tissue (groups 1 and 2) or with fat tissue (groups 3 and 4). In group 5 (control), the dissected nerve was resected and reconstructed by placement of the reversed autologous segment. After 2 and 4 weeks, 1 mL rhNGF was locally injected in groups 1 and 3. Nerve function was monitored by measuring the jaw-opening reflex using electromyography for a period of 24 weeks. RESULTS Regeneration of the nerve was achieved in all groups, but preoperative threshold values were not achieved. Comparing the experimental groups to the control, there was a significant difference in favor of the autologous nerve reconstruction. Differences between the experimental groups remained statistically not significant. CONCLUSION Regeneration of the IAN with autologous tissue is possible, but without achieving preoperative thresholds. Additional injection of a growth factor seems to improve the speed of regeneration for fat and muscle grafts.
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Farag AM, Spierings EL, Maloney GE. Intermittent sharp facial pain starting at the mandibular right first molar. J Am Dent Assoc 2016; 147:196-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Agbaje JO, Van de Casteele E, Hiel M, Verbaanderd C, Lambrichts I, Politis C. Neuropathy of Trigeminal Nerve Branches After Oral and Maxillofacial Treatment. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2015; 15:321-327. [PMID: 27752201 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-015-0843-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report the incidence of trigeminal neuropathy seen among new patients in a referral center within a period of 1 year (2013). The cause of damage, method of management and treatment outcome was assessed after 1-year follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS The records of all new patients visiting the oral and maxillofacial unit of the University hospital of Leuven in 2013 were screened for a history of damage to branches of the trigeminal nerve. The selected records were examined and the duration of nerve damage, received treatment as well as the outcome of the neuropathy after treatment was noted after 1-year follow-up. RESULTS 56 patients (21 males, 35 females) from 7602 new patients had symptoms of damage to the trigeminal nerve branch. These symptoms persist in more than one-third of the patients [21/56 (37.5 %)] after 1-year follow-up. The least recovery is seen from oral surgery, implant placement, orthognathic surgery and tooth extraction. After 1 year 85 % (12/14) of neuropathic pain cases still have their symptoms as compared to 19 % (5/26) of patients with hypoesthesia. CONCLUSION This study shows a low incidence of nerve damage among the new patients presenting in oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic (<1 %); however, one-third of patients who sustain nerve damage never recover fully. Early diagnosis of the cause of neuropathy is essential. There is a need to objectively assess all patients with symptoms of trigeminal nerve damage before, during and after treatment.
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- Jimoh Olubanwo Agbaje
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium ; Faculty of Medicine, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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This article aims to cover post surgical trigeminal neuropathy and other conditions related to chronic trigeminal pain not specifically covered elsewhere in this series.Is estimated to occur in 4-5% of patients overall, considerably less compared with other site surgeries.Due to the high volume surgery undertaken in this region chronic post surgical pain remains common.Relatively few clinicians are aware of this condition and as a result it is frequently poorly managed.
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- Tara Renton
- Professor in Oral Surgery, King's College London Dental Institute, Denmark Hill Campus, Bessemer Road, London SE5 9RS
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The prognostic value of histopathology on lingual nerve neurosensory recovery after micro-neurosurgery. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 20:321-8. [PMID: 26153866 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1517-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Micro-neurosurgical repair is considered in permanent nerve damage but the outcome is unpredictable. We examined if histopathologic parameters of traumatic neuromas have a prognostic value for recovery in relation to lingual nerve micro-neurosurgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective case study on neurosensory recovery after micro-neurosurgery. Outcome variables were as follows: pain perception, two-point discrimination, and sum score of perception, before and 12 months after micro-neurosurgery. Predictive histopathology variables included size, nerve tissue, and inflammation. Statistics are as follows: logistic and correlation analyses (P < 0.05). RESULTS Sixty-five patients with lingual nerve damage were included in the study. Improved two-point discrimination was associated with small size of resected tissue (P = 0.0275). No normal appearing distal nerve tissue was associated with improved sum score of perception (P = 0.0185), higher final sum score of perception value (P = 0.0475) and final pain perception (P = 0.0324). Foreign body reaction was associated with no final pain perception (P = 0.0492). CONCLUSIONS Small size, absence of distal nerve tissue, and no foreign body reaction were associated with improvement of the neurosensory functions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Histological parameters of the traumatic neuromas in routine preparation appeared to have some prognostic value for neurosensory functions as improvement of the neurosensory functions was associated with small size of resected tissue, no distal normal appearing nerve tissue, and no foreign body reaction.
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Mansoor J. Pre- and postoperative management techniques. Before and after. Part 2: the removal of third molars. Br Dent J 2015; 218:279-84. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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