Survival outcomes of implants placed in the pterygoid region: A retrospective study of up to 9 years.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the survival outcomes of dental implants placed in the pterygoid region and assess the potential influence of multiple clinical variables on their survival.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on pterygoid implants placed over a 9-year period at the University of Connecticut Department of Prosthodontics. All pterygoid implants were placed by a single board-certified prosthodontist following a standardized surgical protocol.

Mapping out the surgical anatomy of the lingual nerve: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Understanding the lingual nerve's precise location is crucial to prevent iatrogenic injury. This systematic review seeks to determine the lingual nerve's most probable topographical location in the posterior mandible.

Materials And Methods: Two electronic databases were searched, identifying studies reporting the lingual nerve's position in the posterior mandible.