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. 2011 Apr 1;2(1):e1. doi: 10.5037/jomr.2011.2101

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Copyright © Juodzbalys G, Wang HL, Sabalys G. Published in the JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH (http://www.ejomr.org), 1 April 2011.

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A = partial implant drill intrusion into mandibular canal can cause direct mechanical IAN trauma - encroach, or laceration and primary ischemia.

B = full implant drill intrusion into mandibular canal can cause direct IAN transection and primary ischemia.

C = partial implant drill intrusion into mandibular canal can cause indirect trauma due to hematoma and secondary ischemia.

D = thermal stimuli can evoke periimplant bone necrosis and postoperative secondary IAN damage.

E = thermal stimuli can evoke primary IAN damage.