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How To Avoid IAN Injury - Narrowing of Canal

A quality panoramic x-ray is sufficient when assessing possible IAN injury while removing third molars. Nine panoramic radiographic markers can reliably predict IAN injury. A CT is recommended when injury is likely.

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NARROWING OF CANAL

Narrowing of the IAN canal is a red flag radiographic marker. Since the tooth roots develop after the canal, the developing root can push on the canal causing radiographic narrowing of the canal. This may indicate intimate contact of the third molar root with the IAN canal.

Narrowing of Canal: How to Avoid IAN Injury

  • Flap
  • Trough
  • Section
  • Split
  • Remove
  • Debride & Irrigate
  • Close

Surgical Tip of the Week #14 – 7 Steps for Predictable Removal of Mandibular Third Molar Impactions

STEP 1 FLAP Many flap designs will work. The two most popular flaps for impacted third molars are the triangular and envelope. Western Surgical and Sedation recommends a large envelope flap starting distal to the second premolar (including papilla) and ending 1-1.5 cm...

Surgical Tip of the Week #13 – “S” Flap

"S" FLAP There are many flap designs recommended for the removal of impacted third molars. Western Surgical and Sedation’s STOW will discuss four different flap designs: envelope, triangle, modified triangle, and “S” flap. The most commonly recommended flaps are the...

Surgical Tip of the Week #12 – Modified Triangle Flap

MODIFIED TRIANGLE FLAP There are many flap designs recommended for the removal of impacted third molars. Western Surgical and Sedation’s STOW will discuss four different flap designs: envelope, triangle, modified triangle, and “S” flap. The most commonly recommended...

Surgical Tip of the Week #11 – Triangular Flap

TRIANGULAR FLAP There are many flap designs recommended for the removal of impacted third molars. Western Surgical and Sedation’s STOW will discuss four different flap designs: envelope, triangle, modified triangle, and “S” flap. The most commonly recommended flaps...