Traumatic Neuroma of the Mental Nerve: A Case Report

Abstract

Traumatic neuroma is a rare complication of dental extraction and other surgical procedures. Owing to the low prevalence of the entity coupled with fewer number of reported cases, many of the dental professionals are unaware about its exact nature and management. A confirmatory diagnosis of traumatic neuroma requires distinguishing it from other clinical and histopathological entities with similar features. The present report details a case of traumatic neuroma associated with the mental nerve and emphasizes on its pathogenesis and histopathological aspects.