Cutaneous Sensibility Impairment After Mandibular Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Prospective Clinical Study of the Spontaneous Recovery

The SSRO presents the disadvantage of temporary paresthesia; however, spontaneous nerve function recovery does occur. The Semmes-Weinstein test is a reliable, inexpensive, and easy-to-apply tool, which can be used for clinical evaluation on a daily basis at offices and hospitals.