Implant placement with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning in the posterior mandible

• Published in: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 49; no. 6; pp. 347 - 353
• Main Authors: Kim, Doogyum, Lim, Taeil, Lee, Hyun-Woo, Lee, Baek-Soo, Choi, Byung-Joon, Ohe, Joo Young, Jung, Junho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 31.12.2023; 대한구강악안면외과학회
• Subjects: Case Report; 치의학; Inferior alveolar nerve repositioning; Nerve lateralization; Nerve transposition

This case report presents inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) repositioning as a viable approach for implant placement in the mandibular molar region, where challenges of severe alveolar bone width and height deficiencies can exist. Two patients requiring implant placement in the right mandibular molar re...