Nerve Repositioning As Part Of Dental Implant Preparation

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A dental implant treatment involves thorough preparation to ensure that the procedure will achieve the desired results, and also to ensure the safety of the patient. A series of diagnostic tests are done before the actual placement of the dental implants to determine the exact location where the implants will be placed, and to see if there are any advanced treatments that need to be done prior to the implant treatment.


A dental implant treatment involves thorough preparation to ensure that the procedure will achieve the desired results, and also to ensure the safety of the patient. A series of diagnostic tests are done before the actual placement of the dental implants to determine the exact location where the implants will be placed, and to see if there are any advanced treatments that need to be done prior to the implant treatment.


Nerve repositioning is one of the advanced techniques that are used as part of the preparation for a dental implant treatment. This procedure makes it possible for a patient who has a thin jawbone to enjoy all the benefits of dental implants.


What ...
... is Nerve Repositioning?

Nerve repositioning is an advanced technique which is done when a patient needs to replace missing teeth at the back end of the lower jaw, and if the jawbone is not enough to support the successful placement of dental implants. The nerve that is repositioned is called the inferior alveolar nerve – the one responsible for providing sensation to the lower lip and chin areas. This nerve needs to be moved so that it will not be damaged during the placement of the dental implants.


Once the inferior alveolar nerve has been moved to a safe position, the placement of implants can then proceed safely, without the risk of damaging the nerve.


Steps for Nerve Repositioning

A hole will be drilled into the jawbone to gain access to the inferior alveolar nerve. The dental surgeon will move the nerve outwards and to the side, and the dental implant will then be attached to the jawbone in the missing teeth area.

The dental implant will further be supported by the addition of irradiated bone around it; this irradiated bone material will integrate with the patient’s own jawbone in the course of two to three months.

Collotape or a surgical pad will be placed in between the attached implant and the inferior alveolar nerve, to provide added cushioning and support. The nerve will then be supported even further with the placement of additional irradiated bone over it.

A healing period that lasts for typically two to three months is needed for the irradiated bone to completely integrate with the surrounding bone tissue. After the healing period and bone integration is finished, the implants can then be attached to the necessary dental restoration (dental crowns, or a dental bridge) to fully replace the form and function of missing teeth.


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