Group 1 (orthodontic method) |
Group 2 (surgical method) |
|
---|---|---|
Number of patients | 20 | 20 |
Number of IANI cases | 0 | 5 |
Patients’ complaint | No complaints | Transient lower lip numb |
Swelling | Minimal | Different degrees of swelling |
Postoperative medications | - |
Application of steroids and nerve nutrition medications; Intravenous antibiotics for at least 3 days |
Recovery | - | 1 week postoperation |
IANI = inferior alveolar nerve injury. |