Abstract
The pull-through technique of the inferior alveolar nerve was introduced by Ishikawa in 1977. However, there are no studies of the recovery of sensation after this technique. We applied this technique after mandibulectomy in 5 patients and evaluated the recovery of sensation with a Semmes-Weinstein pressure aesthesiomater. Our findings show that postoperative sensory disturbance improved to between 1.65 to 2.83 (Fmg) in all patients within 10 months after surgery. Thus, this technique appears to be useful in nerve preservation.
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