Relação dos terceiros molares inferiores inclusos com o canal mandibular: aspectos anatômicos e imaginológicos

Abstract

The removal of third molars is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. A serious complication associated with the removal of these teeth is the inferior alveolar nerve injury (NAI), followed by neuro-sensory disabilities. Predicting the intimacy of NAI with impacted third molar can minimize, and much, complications arising from the extraction. In this literature review are discussed anatomical andradiographic aspects which may contribute to the prediction of exposure or injury of NAI associated with removal of impacted third molars.