Is 2 mm a safe distance from the inferior alveolar canal to avoid neurosensory complications in implant surgery ?

Conclusion: When 2 mm is considered as a safety distance, the distance of the implants to the IAC did not yield any statistical difference regarding postoperative neurosensory complications.

http://www.njcponline.com/text.asp?2017/20/3/274/183240

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 2, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: S Tufekcioglu C Delilbasi G Gurler E Dilaver N Ozer Source Type: research