Inferior Alveolar Nerve Damage | Discussion with a Florida Dental Malpractice Attorney

In today's video, we delve into an essential topic within dental malpractice - Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) damage. The insights shared in this episode can be incredibly helpful to anyone who has undergone a dental procedure and subsequently experienced numbness or tingling in the lower lips, chin, cheek, or gums.

The Inferior Alveolar Nerve is located in the middle of the lower jaw and plays a crucial role in sensation for the lower teeth, gums, chin, and lips. Unfortunately, during various dental procedures, including tooth extractions, implants, and root canals, the IAN can inadvertently be damaged, leading to severe or even permanent complications.

Recognizing the symptoms of IAN damage is vital. These symptoms can include numbness or tingling in the lower lip, chin, gums, or teeth, as well as painful or burning sensations in the affected area, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. Dentists often rely on a combination of dental examination, patient medical history, and diagnostic tests like radiographic imaging, CBCT scans, or sensory tests for diagnosis.

IAN damage can sometimes lead to neuropathic conditions like Anesthesia Dolorosa, characterized by painful numbness, and Trigeminal Neuralgia, a chronic pain condition affecting the face, gums, lips, or chin.

The legal aspects of Dental Malpractice become critical when negligence from a dental professional results in harm to a patient. Proving dental malpractice in IAN damage cases typically requires expert testimony and tangible evidence that the damage resulted directly from the professional's negligence. In essence, one needs to establish that the dentist acted negligently, and the patient's injuries were a direct result of this negligence. This is where expert testimony becomes crucial, explaining what constitutes proper dentistry. As for damages, diagnostic tests confirming altered sensation, numbness, or neuropathic pain can substantiate the patient's claims.

In a scenario such as dental implant nerve damage, experts might examine an x-ray showing that the implants were placed through the IAN and opine on what the dentist could and should have done to avoid nerve damage. The patient can demonstrate damages by providing medical and diagnostic tests that confirm numbness or neuropathic pain.

We hope this video serves as a resourceful guide to understanding the complexities of IAN damage and its implications on dental malpractice. If you've experienced nerve damage following a dental procedure and believe you may be a victim of dental malpractice, we're here to assist. We offer a free consultation to discuss your circumstances in detail. To schedule your consultation, call us at the number provided below in the video description, or visit us at www.CarelessDentist.com.

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