Investigation of the relationship between the mandibular third molar teeth and the inferior alveolar nerve using posteroanterior radiographs: a pilot study

Abstract Background The most severe complication that can occur after mandibular third molar (MM3) surgery is inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) damage. It is crucial to have a comprehensive radiographic evaluation to reduce the possibility of nerve damage. The objective of this study is to assess the di...

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Main Authors: Burak Kerem Apaydın, Derya Icoz, Ezgi Uzun, Kaan Orhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04123-x