Lingual Nerve Injury

Graff-Radford, Steven B. DDS
Evans, Randolph W. MD

The Pain Center, Los Angeles, Calif (Graff-Radford)
Houston, Tex (Evans).

Address all correspondence to Dr. Steven B. Graff-Radford, The Pain Center, Suite 1101, 444 South San Vicente, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Accepted for publication May 15, 2003.

Headache 43(9):p 975-983, October 2003.

Lingual nerve injury is a common complication following dental and medical procedures. The clinical presentation of lingual nerve injury, its epidemiology, predisposing factors, and anatomy are explored in an attempt to identify those patients at risk for developing neuropathic pain. Nonsurgical and surgical therapies also are discussed.