The need for nerve transposition arises when a patient has a nerve in the oral and maxillofacial region—often the inferior alveolar or lingual nerve—positioned unfavorably, causing pain, dysfunction, or risk during surgery, requiring surgical repositioning under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital to protect or restore function. This is indicated for nerve relocation needs, critical where nerve placement affects maxillofacial sensation or safety.
Reasons include:
For example, a patient with a nerve near a mandibular tumour might need this for safety, with assistance for precision. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for sensation, given frailty. By repositioning the nerve, this service protects function, prevents damage, and enhances comfort, making it a key maxillofacial procedure.
Protects nerve function, prevents damage, and improves sensation.
Recovery of 3-4 weeks with swelling and nerve monitoring; hospital stay likely.
