Is cone beam computed tomography accurate in predicting inferior alveolar nerve exposure during mandibular third molar extraction?

Abstract Objectives This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in predicting the exposure of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) during complicated mandibular third molars (M3M) extraction. Methods 115 M3Ms with canal cortical defect signs on preoperative CBCT were ex...

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Published in:	BMC Oral Health
Main Authors:	Kenan Chen, Youbai Chen, Peng Chen, Junqi Jiang, Enbo Wang, Chuanbin Guo, Xiangliang Xu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-03-01
Subjects:	CBCT Endoscopy Impacted lower third molars Inferior alveolar nerve
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05716-w