Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 16.1 A large traumatic neuroma (N) is seen 1 year after removal of a third molar. Note the significant atrophy of the distal (D) portion of the nerve and…

Fig. 14.1 Panorex film showing endodontic sealant in the inferior alveolar canal below the lower left first molar. If symptomatic, the material should be debrided promptly   (c) If there…

Fig. 11.1 (a) Panoramic radiograph of impacted third molar showing increased potential for nerve injury with loss of superior cortical outline of the IAC (inferior alveolar canal) in the region…

Fig. 3.1 Sensory innervation of the face via branches of the three major divisions of the trigeminal nerve. V1 ophthalmic division, V2 maxillary division, V3 mandibular division Fig. 3.2 Important…

Fig. 6.1 Flapless surgery for implant placement using navigation guides. Both the depth and the position of the implant osteotomy are determined by the guide 6.2.2 Local Anesthetic Injection The…

Fig. 13.1 Clinical photograph showing a “high” left lingual nerve which was injured during extraction of tooth #17, requiring external neurolysis of the nerve When evaluating patients with LN injuries,…

Fig. 17.1 (a) Surgical access to the IAN via lateral cortical window. The drilling procedure places the IAN at risk for iatrogenic injury. (b) Surgical access to the IAN via…

Fig. 20.1 Sensory response to nerve injury (Adapted from Zuniga and Essick [63]; with permission) Table 20.1 Common functional impairments for the injured inferior alveolar and lingual nerve Difficulty masticating…

Two phases Early phase: constant vs. moving touch Late phase: directionality Frequency Three or four times a day for a couple of minutes General strategies 1. Quiet surroundings 2. Concentration…

Fig. 15.1 Intratemporal course of the facial nerve. The intratemporal course of the facial nerve consists of three segments: the labyrinthine, tympanic, and mastoid ­segments. The narrow bony confines of…