Peripheral facial nerve paralysis after local dental anesthesia.

Abstract

An unusual case of unilateral peripheral facial nerve paralysis following local dental anesthesia is reported. The onset of the paralysis was 13 days after the injection, whereas the longest period reported previously was 5 days. The etiology, management, and prognosis are discussed.

• Authors: K C Ling
• Journal: Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol) Vol. 60 Issue 1 Pg. 23-4 (Jul 1985) ISSN: 0030-4220 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3862008 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Triamcinolone

Topics

• Adult
• Anesthesia, Dental (adverse effects)
• Facial Paralysis (drug therapy, etiology)
• Humans
• Lingual Nerve
• Male
• Nerve Block (adverse effects)
• Prognosis
• Time Factors
• Triamcinolone (therapeutic use)