Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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A "malpractice crisis" exists in the United States. Litigation analysis helps to understand the causes and may be useful in prevention of suits. This study reviews litigation regarding the lingual nerve. ⋯ Surgeons must be aware of anatomic variations and regions in which injury to the lingual nerve frequently occurs. Written informed consent may help decrease litigation in known risk regions.