Claudine Thereza-Bussolaro: Predicting and Preventing Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury in Third Molar Surgery

Injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) remains one of the most significant complications in mandibular third molar surgery. Accurate risk assessment before surgery is essential for safe decision-making, patient counseling, and selecting the optimal surgical strategy.

In this surgeON masterclass, Dr. Thereza Bussolaro, an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, will review the key predictive factors associated with IAN injury during third molar removal. The session will explore how radiographic findings, anatomical relationships, and clinical variables can help surgeons anticipate nerve risk before entering the operating room.

Participants will learn how to interpret critical imaging signs on panoramic radiographs and CBCT, recognize high-risk cases, and apply surgical strategies that reduce the likelihood of nerve damage.

Through clinical examples and evidence-based discussion, this lecture provides practical guidance for surgeons and dentists who perform third molar surgery and wish to improve safety and outcomes.

Key Learning Points

• Radiographic predictors of inferior alveolar nerve injury

• When CBCT imaging is indicated in third molar cases

• Clinical risk factors influencing nerve proximity

• Surgical strategies to reduce nerve injury risk

• Patient counseling and informed consent in high-risk cases

This session is designed for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, oral surgeons, and dentists seeking to refine their risk assessment and surgical planning in mandibular third molar surgery.

SPEAKER

Dr. Claudine Thereza-Bussolaro, DDS, MSc, PhD is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and Assistant Professor at the School of Dentistry, Universidade de Cuiabá in Mato Grosso, Brazil, with research collaboration at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her academic work focuses on dentoalveolar surgery, CBCT imaging, and risk prediction in oral surgery, particularly identifying predictive factors for inferior alveolar nerve injury in third molar surgery. She is an active researcher and international lecturer in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

CE ACCREDITATION: surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.