Diversion of the mandibular canal: Is it the best predictor of inferior alveolar nerve damage during mandibular third molar surgery on panoramic radiographs?

Conclusion: CBCT examinations are highly recommended when diversion of the mandibular canal is observed on PR images to reduce the risk of mandibular nerve injury, and this sign appears to be more relevant than other PR signs. PMID: 31583204 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31583204?dopt=Abstract

Source: Imaging Science in Dentistry - October 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Tags: Imaging Sci Dent Source Type: research