Question 1

inferior alveolar nerve damage which doctor repear this thing?

Accepted Answer

Good question: I have seen many cases of this injury . Rarely , an oro-maxillofacial surgeon can repair damage. Most often treatment is targeted injection , by surgeon or pain management specialist, and anti-neuropathic drugs, like lyrica (pregabalin).

Question 2

i got inferior alveolar nerve damage 6 weeks ago sensation is back but my lip and gums still feel tight and heavy is this the last thing to come back?

Accepted Answer

Takes time: It might take some time for all the sensation to go back to normal. Sometimes months. You should definitely discuss it  with your dentist  to keep a close watch on that.

Question 3

nerve damage after recent dental implants (inferior alveolar nerve)?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage is a co: Nerve damage, inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), is one of the known complications from oral surgery procedures: extractions of wisdom teeth, dental implants on the lower jaw are two procedures where it is possible to occur. Very rare when it does happen and Is usually temperary, but can be permanent. Allow 3-4 months for regeneration and repair. Itching, tingling sensation or feeling of ants crawling

Question 4

broke jaw have nerve damage to the inferior alveolar nerve  bout 9 weeks ago most of numbnes gone but lip and  chin tightness remain , how much longer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the severity of the injury. In this case sounds like shearing or crush injury but sometimes if it's stretch with no damage to the axon it may recover quickly. Otherwise, human axon growth rates are 1 mm/day in small nerves and 5 mm/day in large nerves. If there is no way the nerve would reconnect then maybe permanent but best to check with a maxillofacial surgeon.
Best of luck!

Question 5

how long takes a alveolar nerve damage to heal?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage heal: There are different type of nerve damage. If it is just demyelinating injury (damage the peel of nerve), it would need a few weeks to heal after the etiology removal. If axonal damage, the nerve need regrowth from spine about 2-3 mm per day if the pathway soft tissue (frame of nerve) is still intact. It is almost impossible to full recovery nerve function if both axon and  frame are messed up.

Question 6

how can i check tinels sign on the inferior alveolar nerve? i want to know if the nerve is actually healing..

Accepted Answer

Wrong nerve: Tinel's sign is a check for median nerve function. Stay off the 'net looking for issues.

Question 7

can the inferior alveolar nerve be damaged  from a tooth #18 extraction and cause constant pain? thanks

Accepted Answer

IAN damage: You could have inferior alveolar nerve damage from extraction of #18 but its highly unlikely.  How long ago was your extraction?  Typically pain is not a sign of nerve damage (although it can be).  Nerve damage usually causes the affected nerves to feel like the area is still numb or tingly.  Call your doctor and follow up with them if you are concerned.

Question 8

i have undergone an extraction for my lower, first pre-molar.an inferior alveolar nerve block was given to me but since, there's pain at the injection site and reduced mouth opening. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: I assume the procedure was just recently completed.  You should give it some time for the soreness should go away, check with the dentist if you are still having trouble with the area in a few days.  Message  your jaw and moist heat may also help.

Question 9

is the lingual nerve block the same as the inferior alveolar nerve block?are these the same thing?and for a tongue biopsy, which is more painful a nerve block or anesthesia needle directly on the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Block : Both nerves come from the semilunar ganglion which sits just above the condyle of the jaw or above the TMJ joint. The nerves are separated by the lingular artery. The inferior alveolar goes to mylohyoid muscle, dental, incisive and mental area. The lingular nerve innervates the anterior 2/3 of the tongue. They can be difficult to isolate and often both get blocked. The block well tollerated.

Question 10

inferior alveolar nerve was compressed during wisdom tooth extraction. dealt with numbness for 1 month. still have swelling below my jaw. how to treat?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: Nerve damage may take a while to heal, and most do.  This is to evaluate over the next weeks and months.  However your swelling is something else.  Usually using warm moist compresses on this area several times a day is the best thing to do.  Also starting on a short course of an antibiotic is in order since the swelling of tissue and fluid accumulation is a home for bacteria to flourish.

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Inferior alveolar nerve damage which doctor repear this thing?

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I got inferior alveolar nerve damage 6 weeks ago sensation is back but my lip and gums still feel tight and heavy is this the last thing to come back?

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Nerve damage after recent dental implants (inferior alveolar nerve)?

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Broke jaw have nerve damage to the inferior alveolar nerve bout 9 weeks ago most of numbnes gone but lip and chin tightness remain , how much longer?

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How long takes a alveolar nerve damage to heal?

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How can i check tinels sign on the inferior alveolar nerve? i want to know if the nerve is actually healing..

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Can the inferior alveolar nerve be damaged from a tooth #18 extraction and cause constant pain? thanks

A member asked:

I have undergone an extraction for my lower, first pre-molar.an inferior alveolar nerve block was given to me but since, there's pain at the injection site and reduced mouth opening. what should i do?

A member asked:

Is the lingual nerve block the same as the inferior alveolar nerve block?are these the same thing?and for a tongue biopsy, which is more painful a nerve block or anesthesia needle directly on the tongue?

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Inferior alveolar nerve was compressed during wisdom tooth extraction. dealt with numbness for 1 month. still have swelling below my jaw. how to treat?

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