IAN transposition | IAN lateralization |
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1. Buccal/lateral bone window | 1. Buccal/lateral bone window |
2. Complete osteotomy of the mental foramen | 2. Partial osteotomy of the mental foramen distal portion |
3. Micro-dissection of the IAN | 3. Maintaining the integrity of the incisive nerve |
4. Incision of the incisive nerve | 4. Gentle buccal traction of the IAN |
5. Repositioning of the IAN |
5. Replacement of the IAN on the implant surface (with collagen and PRF protective layer) |
6. Incorporation of the IAN into the buccal flap |
PRF = platelet-rich fibrin. |