Prognostic factors for functional recovery after lingual nerve reconstruction using an artificial nerve conduit
Earlier surgical intervention, quantified by Log (Time to Surgery), is an independent and critical factor for achieving MRCS S3+ functional sensory recovery after lingual nerve repair. The distance of the nerve gap did not show an independent predictive effect on the final sensory outcome.
Authors
- Shigeru Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0516-6785)
- Osamu Sakaguchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-1600)
- Itaru Tojyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0528-3313)
- Shigeyuki Fujita
Institutions
- Wakayama Medical University (JP)
- Kyushu Dental University (JP)
- Fujita Animal Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-026-00500-4
- Primary Topic
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00