Lesion of the lingual nerve after tooth extraction
Du Pasquier, R.; Estade, M.
Revue Neurologique (Paris) 150(5): 393-395
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-3787 PMID: 7878330 Document Number: 429439
A case of tongue anesthesia after removal of the lower third molar was observed. This type of lingual nerve injury is often unrecognized by the neurologist. Good knowledge of the anatomy and examination techniques are necessary to help the surgeon in the management of the patient.