Lower Alveolar Nerve Transposition: An Alternative for Complex Cases

Vol. 10 – Number 40 – 2019 COLUMN GROIS Page 12-15 Lower Alveolar Nerve Transposition: An Alternative for Complex Cases Lower Alveolar Nerve Transposition: An Alternative to Complex Cases Bruno Costa Martins de Sá¹ Claudio Ferreira Nóia² Summary The treatment of large vertical bone loss in the posterior region of the mandible represents a real challenge for rehabilitation with dental implants, and is therefore considered, even today, a major challenge for implant dentistry professionals. Thus, the following is a clinical case report using the technique of inferior alveolar nerve transposition as an alternative treatment. Descriptors: Lower alveolar nerve transposition, vertical defect, bone graft.   ¹ Coordinator of the Specialization in Implant Dentistry – SOEP/RO. ² Professor of CBMF – FOP/UNICAMP.