Topics: Nerve Injuries in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Quiz
What is a potential complication of injury to the glossopharyngeal nerve during tonsillectomy or related procedures?
A. Loss of taste sensation
B. Numbness of the lower lip
C. Difficulty swallowing
D. Paresthesia of the tongue
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Which nerve is at risk during Le Fort I osteotomy, which involves the separation of the maxilla from the skull base?
A. Trigeminal nerve
B. Facial nerve
C. Olfactory nerve
D. Maxillary nerve