Iatrogenic Indirect Compression of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve by a Dental Implant

Authors

Wesam T. Alsalman DDS, MDS, Regional Dental Center in Qassim, Saudi ArabiaFollow
Saad Mulhi Alharbi BDS, SBE
Haifa Alharbi BDS
Heba Alkhair Allah BDS
Marwan Abood BDS, JBP
Abeer Hani Albattah DDS, MDS
Khalid Almas BDS

Keywords

dental implants, inferior alveolar nerve, case report, nerve compression, paresthesia

Abstract

Although there are multiple studies about direct injury to Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) during dental procedures, however, data regarding compression phenomenon on the nerve is limited. The case report aims to review the topic of iatrogenic compression phenomenon of IAN following surgical placement of dental implant and to report a clinical case of compressed IAN with temporary loss of sensation following placement of dental implant in posterior mandible.

Recommended Citation

Alsalman, Wesam T. DDS, MDS; Saad Mulhi Alharbi BDS, SBE; Haifa Alharbi BDS; Heba Alkhair Allah BDS; Marwan Abood BDS, JBP; Abeer Hani Albattah DDS, MDS; and Khalid Almas BDS (2023) "Iatrogenic Indirect Compression of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve by a Dental Implant," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 89: No. 5, Article 4.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol89/iss5/4