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Vasiliev E.A.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital

Ivanov S.Yu.

Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia;
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Tereshchuk S.V.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia;
Russian Biotechnological University;
Russian Medical Academy for Postgraduate Professional Education

Sukharev V.A.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

Inferior alveolar nerve injury and sensory rehabilitation of the lower lip

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Vasiliev E.A., Ivanov S.Yu., Tereshchuk S.V., Sukharev V.A.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3): 91‑99

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia202503191

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INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE INJURY AND SENSORY REHABILITATION OF THE LOWER LIP
INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE INJURY AND SENSORY REHABILITATION OF THE LOWER LIP

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Vasiliev EA, Ivanov SYu, Tereshchuk SV, Sukharev VA. Inferior alveolar nerve injury and sensory rehabilitation of the lower lip. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3):91‑99. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia202503191

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To review available data on the incidence and causes of damage to inferior alveolar nerve and methods for sensory rehabilitation of the lower lip and chin.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases (1990-2024) were screened regarding the issue of inferior alveolar nerve damage. All systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, or retrospective/prospective studies were included. There are various surgical techniques for inferior alveolar nerve reconstruction, as well as sensory rehabilitation of the lower lip and submental skin. Case reports or case series were the most common.

RESULTS

To date, some techniques for inferior alveolar nerve reconstruction have been described and implemented in clinical practice, including neural autografts and allografts, biodegradable polyglycolic acid implants. Postoperative follow-up demonstrates sufficient effectiveness of these methods with gradual recovery of submental sensitivity after 3 months and lower lip after 10-24 months. Autologous nerve grating is the most effective for inferior alveolar nerve defect replacement over a length of up to 70 mm.

CONCLUSION

Sensory rehabilitation of the lower lip after damage to inferior alveolar nerve requires further study and effective treatment.

Keywords:

inferior alveolar nerve injury
restoration of lower lip sensation
innervation
autografts
allografts
biodegradable implants
autologous nerve grating
review

Authors:

Vasiliev E.A.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital

Ivanov S.Yu.

Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia;
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Tereshchuk S.V.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia;
Russian Biotechnological University;
Russian Medical Academy for Postgraduate Professional Education

Sukharev V.A.

Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

Received:

23.01.2025

Accepted:

22.03.2025

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