Influence of Mandibular Nerve Lateralization on Nutrition and Speech

The Effect of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization on Nutritional Status, Masticatory Performance and Speech; Observational Study

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of lip numbness on the nutritional status and speech of patients who underwent inferior nerve lateralization for dental implant placement in the mandibular posterior region. For this purpose, observational follow-up of two groups of patients will be performed. The control group will include patients with standard implant placement in the mandibular posterior region. The test group will consist of patients with implant placement in the mandibular posterior region with inferior alveolar nerve lateralization. The patients will be evaluated before implant surgery and followed up for four months until the final prosthesis is placed. Changes in nutritional status, masticatory performance and speech abilities will be assessed during this process.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A standard dental implant with or without lateralization of the inferior alveolar nerve in the posterior region of the mandible at the Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic.
• The patient accepted to participate in the study and gave written/verbal consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dental implant placement in the posterior region of the mandible with additional surgical methods (onlay/inlay graft, directed tissue regeneration, etc.) other than nerve lateralization.
• Patients had a neurosensory disorder in the maxillofacial region before implant surgery