Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- P-ISSN2234-7550
- E-ISSN2234-5930
- SCOPUS, KCI, ESCI
ISSN : 2234-7550
Mapping out the surgical anatomy of the lingual nerve: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sim Paul Ruiqi (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Lai Wei Ming Clement (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Lu Jacinta Xiaotong (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Chew Jacob Ren Jie (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Wong Raymond Chung Wen (Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Abstract
Objectives: Understanding the lingual nerve’s precise location is crucial to prevent iatrogenic injury. This systematic review seeks to determine the lingual nerve’s most probable topographical location in the posterior mandible. Materials and Methods: Two electronic databases were searched, identifying studies reporting the lingual nerve’s position in the posterior mandible. Anatomical data in the vertical and horizontal dimensions at the retromolar and molar regions were collected for meta-analyses. Results: Of the 2,700 unique records identified, 18 studies were included in this review. In the vertical plane, 8.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.0%-21.7%) and 6.3% (95% CI, 1.9%-12.5%) of the lingual nerves coursed above the alveolar crest at the retromolar and third molar regions. The mean vertical distance between the nerve and the alveolar crest ranged from 12.10 to 4.32 mm at the first to third molar regions. In the horizontal plane, 19.9% (95% CI, 0.0%-62.7%) and 35.2% (95% CI, 13.0%-61.1%) of the lingual nerves were in contact with the lingual plate at the retromolar and third molar regions. Conclusion: This systematic review mapped out the anatomical location of the lingual nerve in the posterior mandible, highlighting regions that warrant additional caution during surgeries to avoid iatrogenic lingual nerve injuries.
- keywords
- Alveolar process, Anatomy, Lingual nerve injuries, Third molar, Meta-analysis
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