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I was wondering is it possible to have nerve damage if i get a dental implant in the top area..replacing 2nd premolar?
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ATYPICAL ODONTALGIA: There are no big nerves in the maxilla (upper jaw bone). However, it is a possibility after any dental procedure even a simple teeth cleaning to develop neuropathic disorder called ao due to the small nerves damage.It is a rare condition and although ao occurs in both sexes, several studies indicate that most patients are women in the fourth or fifth decade.
Answered 12/11/2013
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Not likely. : While the proximity to nerve, or even nerve damage is always a major concern for lower jaw implants, it is easily avoidable . (via careful planning ; use of ct scan ; today's software technologies. Implants for upper jaw, specially the 2nd premolar area is not a site we are concerned about nerve damage. Nevertheless, we need to carefully examine the location ; status of the maxillary sinuses.
Answered 4/8/2016
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