Trigeminal nerve injuries present complex clinical challenges and can be very distressing for patients, resulting in abnormal sensations of the oro-facial region, yet surgeons may lack the knowledge required for optimal patient management based upon the specific nerve injury. This textbook is the first to be devoted to the diagnosis and management of trigeminal nerve injuries. A wide range of topics are covered, including historical perspectives, demographics, etiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, clinical neurosensory testing, nonsurgical management, and surgical management and principles of microneurosurgery, specifically involving the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves. Algorithms and a glossary are provided that will assist in the clinical management of these complex scenarios. The authors include surgeons with considerable experience and expertise in the field who have previously published on the subject. This book will serve as an ideal clinical reference for surgeons with patients who sustain trigeminal nerve injuries.

Historical Perspectives on Trigeminal Nerve Injury

Classification of Nerve Injuries
Etiology and Prevention of Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
Injection Injuries of the Trigeminal Nerve
Third Molar Injuries of the Trigeminal Nerve
Dental Implant-Related Injuries of the Trigeminal Nerve
Nerve Repositioning Injuries of the Trigeminal Nerve
Orthognathic Injuries of the Trigeminal Nerve
Nerve Injury and Regeneration
Clinical Evaluation of Nerve Injuries
Imaging of the Trigeminal Nerve
Nonsurgical Management of Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
Surgical Management of Lingual Nerve Injuries
Surgical Management of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injuries
Surgical Management of Facial Nerve Injuries
Nerve Grafts and Conduits
Complications of Trigeminal Nerve Repair
Neurosensory Rehabilitation
Outcomes of Trigeminal Nerve Repair
Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
Glossary of Terms.<br />