Journal Reviews

Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) recovery after ORIF fractured mandible

5 June 2017 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Fixation, Hypoesthesi, Inferior alveolar nerve injury, Mandibular fractures, Open reduction

Mandibular fractures are quite common facial injuries, but aetiology varies with country and age. Common treatment options are open reduction and internal fixation via an intra oral or extra oral incision. Nerve injury or dysfunction is often seen preoperatively and...