Use of cone-beam computed tomography in the diagnosis of sensory nerve paresthesia secondary to orthodontic tooth movement: a clinical report

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2013 Aug;144(2):299-303. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.05.024.

Abstract

In this article, we report an incident of transient neuropathy secondary to tooth movement involving the inferior alveolar nerve. This clinical report reflects the need to thoroughly examine potentially high-risk patients for neuropathy using advanced diagnostic tools such as cone-beam computed tomography when diagnosing and planning treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chin / innervation
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lip / innervation
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Mandible / innervation
  • Mandibular Nerve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Molar, Third / diagnostic imaging
  • Molar, Third / innervation
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / methods
  • Paresthesia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Paresthesia / etiology
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Root / innervation