Learning from patients wounds – minimising and managing nerve injuries in relation to dentistry

Length: 50mins

Aim

This lecture will update participants in the prevention of trigeminal nerve injuries during restorative dental treatment

Objectives

• The following will be discussed:
• The patient’s perspective;
• Diagnosis of trigeminal nerve injury;
• The challenges presented in the management of nerve injuries;
• An overview of minimising risk with particular reference to specific procedures;
• The outcome of nerve injuries.

Outcomes

• By the end of the lecture participants will:
• Be familiar with recognising and minimising risk to the trigeminal nerve when undertaking dental procedures;
• Understand the importance of preventing nerve injuries and the impact on those patients affected;
• Understand how to improve patient consent;
• Be able to develop a better strategy for assessing and identifying patients at high risk;
• Know When to refer or treat.