Quintessence international
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Comparative Study
Comparison of lingual and inferior alveolar nerve microsurgery outcomes.
To evaluate the outcomes of published studies involving lingual nerve (LN) and inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) microsurgery and reviewing differences in sensory recovery and timing to repair for both groups. ⋯ Patients undergoing LN and IAN microsurgery benefit from trigeminal nerve microsurgery. No statistically significant differences overall were observed when comparing the outcomes of LN and IAN microsurgery. Patients undergoing trigeminal nerve microsurgery for LN and IAN injuries 6 months after injury derived less sensory recovery; however, significant improvement was still observed, warranting consideration for microsurgery in those patients who might present later for initial surgical consultation.