Nerve Damage from Bone Allografts and Xenografts – A Case Series

Publication date: Available online 27 February 2017
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): M. Anthony Pogrel
The concept of socket preservation, by placing a particulate bone allograft or xenograft into a tooth socket or on the alveolar ridge following tooth removal remains a somewhat controversial topic. The concept is that it will preserve the ridge from resorption and make subsequent implant insertion easier, with fewer complications. However, one particular issue is that these materials, though not directly neurotoxic, appear to be irritant to nerves if they come in contact with them. We present a case series demonstrating this complication.



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