The inferior alveolar nerve probably is anesthetized more often than any other nerve in the body.

The superior alveolar nerves are not usually anesthetized directly because they are difficult to approach with a needle.

Coronectomy is a medical process used to prevent damage to the alveolar nerve during extraction of the wisdom teeth.

It carries branches of the inferior alveolar nerve and artery.

The most commonly used techniques involve an attempted block of an entire portion of the inferior alveolar nerve:

The inferior alveolar nerve runs through the mandible and supplies sensation to the lower lip and chin.

Dentists inject anesthetic to block sensory transmission by the alveolar nerves.

When placed in the mandibular canal with the inferior alveolar nerve exposed there have been reports of neurotoxic effects.

Damage to the inferior alveolar nerve as the result of root canal therapy.

Potential complications include injury to the inferior alveolar nerve which provides sensation to the lower lips and teeth.