Abstract
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons caring for patients who have sustained a nerve injury to a branch of the peripheral trigeminal nerve must possess a basic understanding of the response of the peripheral nerves to trauma. The series of events that subsequently take place are largely dependent on the injury type and severity. Regeneration of the peripheral nerve is possible in many instances and future manipulation of the regenerative microenvironment will lead to advances in the management of these difficult injuries.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
MeSH terms
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Axonal Transport / physiology
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Axons / physiology
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Axons / ultrastructure
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Collagen / ultrastructure
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Connective Tissue / anatomy & histology
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Humans
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Myelin Sheath / physiology
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Myelin Sheath / ultrastructure
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Nerve Degeneration / pathology
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Nerve Degeneration / physiopathology
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Nerve Fibers / physiology
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Nerve Fibers / ultrastructure
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Nerve Regeneration / physiology
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Neural Conduction / physiology
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Neurons / physiology
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Schwann Cells / cytology
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Schwann Cells / physiology
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Time Factors
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Trigeminal Ganglion / anatomy & histology
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Trigeminal Nerve / anatomy & histology
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Trigeminal Nerve / physiology
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Trigeminal Nerve Injuries*
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Vasa Nervorum / anatomy & histology