Follow-up of bilateral inferior alveolar nerve lateralization with immediate implant placement

Vol. 12 – Number 48 – 2021 IMPLANT DENTISTRY NOTEBOOK Case report Page 34-38 Follow-up of bilateral inferior alveolar nerve lateralization with immediate implant placement Vinícius Fabris¹ Eduardo Ourique Rotta¹ Luiza Paloma Girotto¹ Gabriel Rodrigues Oliveira¹ Rafael Manfro¹ Abstract The biggest limitation of mandibular rehabilitation with implants is the proximity of the alveolar ridge to the lower alveolar nerve (NAI). Several techniques have been developed for rehabilitation of the posterior mandible, all having their indications based on the size of the prosthetic crown and the size of the posterior alveolar resorption, in addition to the relationship with the mandibular canal, which in some cases, it is essential to lateralize the NAI to rehabilitate the case. This study aims to report the procedure of lateralization of the lower alveolar nerve and monitor the evolution of the implants in a 3-year follow-up. The patient showed complete sensorineural recovery 3 months after surgery. Through control radiographs, it was possible to verify the implant stability without detectable bone loss, resulting in 100% survival in 3 years. Descriptors: Mandibular nerve, dental implants, rehabilitation. ¹ Implant Dentistry – Health Sciences Institute/Funorte/Soebras – ELOSUL. DOI: 10.24077/2021;1248-3438