Temporary damage to the inferior alveolar nerve following the removal of impacted third molar: report of a case

ABSTRACT

A case of temporary damage of the inferior dental nerve (IDN) following surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar is presented. The radiographic assessment, surgical procedure, and treatment is briefly discussed. The advantage of the lingual split technique with chisel over bur in a surgical drill to remove bone is commented on (AU)