Which nerve is in close relation with the root of the lower 3rd molar ___________?
Correct answer: C. Lingual nerve
- A. Inferior alveolar nerve
- B. Chorda tympani
- C. Lingual nerve
- D. Mylohyoid nerve
Explanation
The lingual nerve lies close to the lingual aspect of the roots of the mandibular third molar, where it may be injured during extraction. The inferior alveolar nerve enters the mandibular foramen, but it is not the nerve classically described as closely related to the lower third-molar roots.
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