The defense expert pointed out that the lingual nerve cannot be visualized on an x-ray, so the alleged lack of x-rays did not cause any injury in this particular case. Failure to refer: It was argued ...

Simplifying the assessment of recovery from surgical injury to the lingual nerve T. Renton, A. Thexton, S-J. Crean and M. Hankins Br Dent J 2006; 200: 569–573 ...

Lingual nerve injuries associated with mandibular third molar surgery are mostly temporary. Eighty-eight per cent resolve in the first four weeks post-operatively, 1 and it is not presently ...

A woman who experienced tongue pain and taste changes for 18 months felt relief when a rare tumor linked to her lingual nerve was removed. Her symptoms stumped a dentist and were later misdiagnosed as ...