Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessments of Neurosensory Function after Lingual Nerve Repair

Objective: Mandibular third molar extractions are important in oral maxillofacial surgery. Damage to the lingual nerves, although rare, is a possible complication. There are reports of postoperative recovery after lingual nerve repair, but few reports compared subjective and objective assessments of neurosensory function. Therefore, this study aims to compare subjective and objective assessments of neurosensory function after lingual nerve repair. Subjects and Methods: This retrospective cohort study comprised 52 patients with lingual nerve anesthesia after third molar extraction at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Wakayama Medical University Hospital between December 2008 and December 2015. We recorded pre- and post-operative (6 months and 12 months) neurosensory examinations. Results: Patient ’s subjective assessments of neurosensory function suggested improvement between the pre-operative period and 12 months post-operation, although this difference was not significant. Objective assessment based on examination and testing, on the other hand, showed a significant difference in improve ment (p
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research