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This report presents a case history of intractable facial pain following the
placement of a posterior mandibular implant. The pain was resistant to all
medical management, but a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan
showed that the implant impinged on an unusual accessory inferior alveolar
nerve. The decision to remove the implant led to significant pain reduction. This
clinical example underscores the need for scrupulous imaging prior to implant
placement. Int J Prosthodont 2013;26:125–126. doi: 10.11607/ijp.3191
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