Sublingual gland excision requires precision on the part of your surgical team because the lingual nerve is nearby. The lingual nerve controls feeling and taste on the side of the tongue. The surgical ...
Her lingual nerve, which supplies feeling to the tongue, was virtually severed during the procedure, it is alleged. She says the near constant burning pain is driving her ‘nuts’ and is even ...
Another case report detailed a specific instance of a fractured needle during a lingual nerve block, where the fragment was successfully located and retrieved using imaging techniques. This case ...
During dental treatment, such as wisdom tooth removal, it’s possible that either of the nerves that make up the trigeminal nerve, the lingual and the inferior alveolar, can become damaged. The lingual ...
The lingual and the inferior alveolar nerve are branches of the trigeminal nerve that supply some areas of the mouth and face. These nerves can become damaged during dental procedures such as wisdom ...