Diagnostic value of panoramic radiography in predicting inferior alveolar nerve injury after mandibular third molar extraction: a meta-analysis

Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography in determining relationship between inferior alveolar nerve and mandibular third molar.

PURPOSE The aim of this review was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiographic markers in the detection of the relationship between the mandibular canal and third molar roots. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search of electronic databases, Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, National Research Register, conference proceedings, and abstracts was performed to iden...

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury after Mandibular Third Molar Extraction: a Literature Review

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to systematically review the comprehensive overview of literature data about injury to the inferior alveolar nerve after lower third molar extraction to discover the prevalence of injury, the risk factors, recovery rates, and alternative methods of treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Literature was selected through a search of PubMed electronic databases. ...

Inferior alveolar nerve damage following removal of mandibular third molar teeth. A prospective study using panoramic radiography.

Permanent alteration of sensation in the lip after the removal of mandibular third molar teeth is an unusual but important complication. Studies have been performed to assess the risk of nerve damage but most of these have been retrospective and poorly controlled. This prospective trial predicted the outcome of altered sensation prior to surgery based on assessment of a panoramic radiograph and...

Ph.D Thesis THE ROLE OF PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHY IN THE PREDICTION OF INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE INJURY AFTER MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR SURGICAL REMOVAL

Panoramic radiographic findings as predictors of inferior alveolar nerve exposure following third molar extraction.

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of panoramic radiographic findings in relation to inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) exposure after mandibular third molar (M3) extraction. METHODS The study used a retrospective cohort model. The primary predictor variable was the presence or absence of > or = 1 panoramic radiographic sign associated with an increase...