Open AccessAn unusual communication between the mylohyoid and lingual nerves in man: Its significance in lingual nerve injury
Author(s) -
Bhagath Kumar Potu,
Suhani Sumalatha,
P Thejodhar,
Nishita C Jattanna
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.62792
Subject(s) - lingual nerve , inferior alveolar nerve , anatomy , medicine , molar , dissection (medical) , mandibular nerve , cadaver , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , dentistry , biology , tongue , pathology , botany , genus
The mylohyoid nerve is the branch of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) which arises above the mandibular foramen. An abnormal communication between the mylohyoid nerve and lingual nerve (LN) was noted during the routine dissection of a male cadaver. Communicating branches between IAN and LN have been identified as a possible explanation for the inefficiency of mandibular anesthesia. The communication between mylohyoid and lingual nerve was found in this case after the LN passes in close relation to third molar tooth, which makes it more susceptible to injury during third molar extractions.