TY - JOUR
T1 - An unusual communication between the mylohyoid and lingual nerves in man
T2 - Its significance in lingual nerve injury
AU - Potu, Bhagath Kumar
AU - D'Silva, Suhani Sumalatha
AU - Thejodhar, P.
AU - Jattanna, Nishita C.
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.4103/0970-9290.62792
DO - 10.4103/0970-9290.62792
M3 - Article
C2 - 20427927
AN - SCOPUS:77952156083
SN - 0970-9290
VL - 21
SP - 141
EP - 142
JO - Indian Journal of Dental Research
JF - Indian Journal of Dental Research
IS - 1
ER -