The removal of mild to moderately impacted wisdom teeth can be consistently and reliably performed in the 'high street' practice situation. Complication rates can be within those standards currently ...

This study proposes a simplified method of assessing lingual nerve injuries subsequent to third molar surgery. Two point discrimination sensitivity and neuropathic area were the only conventional ...

The lingual nerve is located near the sides of the tongue (specifically below the lateral pterygoid muscle), and is responsible for its senses of taste and touch. The lingual nerve provides senses to ...

A woman who experienced tongue pain and taste changes for 18 months felt relief when a rare tumor linked to her lingual nerve was removed. Her symptoms stumped a dentist and were later misdiagnosed as ...

A patient filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, FL, against a dentist and a dental practice, claiming a wisdom tooth extraction caused nerve damage that ...