Table 4. | Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) replacement division into two distinct surgical procedures, i.e. transposition and lateralization; the steps are outlined below [1] |
| IAN transposition | IAN lateralization |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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