Session Requirements: Attendees should bring their own loupes to this course.
The treatment of patients with trigeminal nerve injuries from dental implant placement can be particularly demanding. An overview of these implant-related nerve injuries will be presented, and surgical techniques with nerve allograft and nerve repair materials will be demonstrated. A hands-on opportunity also will be provided for the participants to perform benchtop nerve suturing and repair.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Explain the assessment, nerve testing, management and indications for referral for the patient with a dental implant-related nerve injury.
Identify the available materials to be used in nerve repair surgery.
Discuss and demonstrate with actual cases the techniques used in trigeminal nerve repair for implant-related injuries.
