Topics: Nerve Injuries in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Quiz
Which nerve is most commonly affected during extraction of the mandibular third molars (wisdom teeth)?
A. Inferior alveolar nerve
B. Lingual nerve
C. Mental nerve
D. Buccal nerve
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Which surgical procedure is most likely to cause injury to the mental nerve?
A. Mandibular third molar extraction
B. Sagittal split ramus osteotomy
C. Le Fort I osteotomy
D. Maxillary sinus augmentation