Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 83-84, June 2009

Panoramic Radiography Does Not Accurately Predict Inferior Alveolar Nerve Dysesthesia or Sensory Deficit Following Mandibular Third Molar Extraction

The Institute for Natural Resources and Biomed General Corporation, Concord, CA, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Sensitivity and specificity of pantomography to predict inferior alveolar nerve damage during extraction of impacted lower third molars. Gomes AC, Vasconcelos BC, Silva ED, Caldas Ade F Jr, Pita Neto IC. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(2):256-9.

Reviewer

S. Thomas Deahl II, DMD PhD

Purpose/Question

Does panoramic radiographic evidence of close proximity of impacted mandibular third molar roots to the inferior alveolar canal predict postextraction inferior alveolar nerve sensory deficit or dysesthesia?

Source of Funding

Information not available.

Type of Study/Design

Case series

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00046-3

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 83-84, June 2009

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