Open AccessComparison of conventional techniques and higher imaging modalities in the evaluation of relation between the third molar and inferior alveolar nerve canal: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Vathsala Patil,
Keerthilatha M. Pai,
Ravindranath Vineetha,
KV Rajagopal,
Winniecia Dkhar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_430_18
Subject(s) - molar , inferior alveolar nerve , medicine , radiography , panoramic radiograph , cone beam computed tomography , mandibular canal , dentistry , orthodontics , mandibular third molar , nuclear medicine , computed tomography , radiology
Mandibular third molars are the most commonly impacted teeth, and their surgical removal can be associated with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury. To avoid the deleterious complication of nerve injury on patients, a thorough visualization of IAN and its localization are essential.