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Pandey AK, Sharma S, Gupta P, Kumar P, Chaudhry K. Medial Pterygoid Abscess Masquerading as a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Case Report. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:2828-2832. [PMID: 38883550 PMCID: PMC11169312 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-024-04518-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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A patient presenting with a history of restricted mouth opening and deflection of the mandible after a prolonged dental procedure raises a suspicion of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) due to its estimated high prevalence of 29%. Muscle relaxants and routine active physiotherapy established normal range of movement and pain reduction was achieved through TENS therapy and analgesics. However, the non-subsidence of deflection prompted an initial suspicion of TMD which was overturned by MRI. The MRI evaluation revealed left side medial pterygoid abscess. It is imperative to understand that despite strong history and relevant clinical features, for the definitive diagnosis radiographic evaluation is highly contributory. Misdiagnosing TMD due to its similar presentation can have significant implications for the patient's well-being and quality of life. The clinical features of medial pterygoid abscess including restricted mouth opening and pain can be similar to that of TMD. These abscesses are most commonly caused by odontogenic infections but can also occur as a result of septic inferior alveolar nerve block techniques. Limited literature reports of pterygoid space abscess have been described, but intramuscular and medial pterygoid abscess is an absolute rarity. Causal relationship to septic inferior alveolar nerve block further makes this case report an interesting read.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Pandey
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Department of Dentistry), All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, OPD block, 2A, 211, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 3420005 India
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 3420005 India
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- Otorhinolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 3420005 India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 3420005 India
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Department of Dentistry), All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Jodhpur, OPD block, 2A, 211, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 3420005 India
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Ghafoor H, Haroon S, Atique S, Ul Huda A, Ahmed O, Bel Khair AOM, Abdus Samad A. Neurological Complications of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry: A Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e50790. [PMID: 38239523 PMCID: PMC10796083 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Local anesthesia is a technique that temporarily desensitizes a specific body area, typically for a surgical procedure, dental work, or pain management. It is described as a sensation loss in a specific area of the body due to depression of excitation in the nerve endings or due to the inhibition of the conduction process within the peripheral nerves. It allows for safer and more comfortable medical procedures, reducing the need for general anesthesia and facilitating faster recovery. Local anesthesia is generally safe, but like any medical intervention, it carries potential risks and side effects. The complications related to local anesthetics can be assessed in terms of neurological, vascular, local, systemic, and neurological. In this review article, we discussed the neurological complications of local anesthesia related to the ophthalmic nerve, maxillary nerve, mandibular nerve, branches of the trigeminal nerve, and facial nerve. These include diplopia, ptosis, paralysis of the eye, blindness, paresthesia, trismus, soft tissue lesions, edema, hematoma, facial blanching, infection, allergy, overdose, neuralgia, facial palsy, etc.
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- Hashsaam Ghafoor
- Department of Anesthesia, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Khor, QAT
- Department of Anesthesia, Qatar University, Doha, QAT
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- Department of Endodontics, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, QAT
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- Department Of Anesthesia, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, QAT
- Department of Anesthesia, Al Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Khor, QAT
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- Department of Anesthesia and ICU, Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, ARE
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Long MH, Khor MMY, Challa SKR. Concurrent facial nerve palsy and uvula deviation after paediatric dental rehabilitation–A case report. PROCEEDINGS OF SINGAPORE HEALTHCARE 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/20101058221111663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Facial nerve palsy is a rare, but known complication resulting from local anaesthesia (LA) infiltration during dental surgery. Its incidence is reported to be 1–1.1%, with short or long-term effects. Case Report A 6 years old well child underwent elective dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. For extractions, he received LA infiltration to the anterior part of the hard palate. In the immediate post-operative period, he presented with left sided facial droop and uvula deviation to the left with no hoarseness of voice or ptosis. His neurological symptoms resolved within 3 h of the administration of LA. He was reviewed on the same day by the paediatric neurologist. No further investigations were required. He was discharged well the next day. Conclusion Transient facial nerve palsy and uvula deviation, while rare, can occur after a dental procedure. For paediatric patients, the neurologist’s input helps with parental assurance.
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- Melody Huiyi Long
- Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
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Ho JPTF, van Riet TCT, Afrian Y, Sem KTHCJ, Spijker R, de Lange J, Lindeboom JA. Adverse effects following dental local anesthesia: a literature review. J Dent Anesth Pain Med 2021; 21:507-525. [PMID: 34909470 PMCID: PMC8637917 DOI: 10.17245/jdapm.2021.21.6.507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Local anesthesia is indispensable in dentistry. Worldwide, millions of local anesthetic injections are administered annually, and are generally considered safe invasive procedures. However, adverse effects are possible, of which dentists should be aware of. This scoping review aimed to provide an extensive overview of the reported literature on the adverse effects of dental local anesthesia. The types of papers, what is reported, and how they are reported were reviewed. Additionally, the incidence and duration of adverse effects and factors influencing their occurrence were also reviewed. An electronic search for relevant articles was performed in PubMed and Embase databases from inception to January 2, 2020. The titles and abstracts were independently screened by two reviewers. The analysis was narrative, and no meta-analysis was performed. This study included 78 articles. Ocular and neurological adverse effects, allergies, hematomas, needle breakage, tissue necrosis, blanching, jaw ankylosis, osteomyelitis, and isolated atrial fibrillation have been described. Multiple adverse effects of dental local anesthesia have been reported in the literature. The results were heterogeneous, and detailed descriptions of the related procedures were lacking. Vital information concerning adverse effects, such as the dosage or type of anesthetic solution, or the type of needle used, was frequently missing. Therefore, high-quality research on this topic is needed. Finally, the adverse effects that are rarely encountered in real-world general practice are overrepresented in the literature.
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- Jean-Pierre T F Ho
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amstelland Hospital, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Allegra S, Church R, Sudireddy V. A Rare Case of Cranial Nerve VII Neuropraxia Associated with Alveolar Nerve Blocks. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med 2021; 5:273-274. [PMID: 34437027 PMCID: PMC8143834 DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.2021.4.51264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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CASE PRESENTATION A 26-year-old male presented to our emergency department for six days of right-sided facial myasthenia and parasthesias following a dental procedure using anesthetic nerve blocks. DISCUSSION Iatrogenic cranial nerve VII neuropraxia, a peripheral nerve injury, is an uncommon complication of alveolar nerve blocks with few documented cases specifically due to dental anesthesia. Treatment usually involves use of oral corticosteroid and/or antiviral medications along with close follow-up in clinic with a neurologist and/or otolaryngologist.
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- Stephen Allegra
- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Byram SC, Bialek SE, Husak VA, Balcarcel D, Park J, Dang J, Foecking EM. Distinct neurotoxic effects of select local anesthetics on facial nerve injury and recovery. Restor Neurol Neurosci 2021; 38:173-183. [PMID: 32310199 DOI: 10.3233/rnn-190987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Local anesthetic toxicity has been well-documented to cause neuronal injury, death, and dysfunction, particularly in a susceptible nerve. OBJECTIVE To determine whether select local anesthetics affect neuron survival and/or functional recovery of an injured nerve. METHODS This report describes 6 separate experiments that test immediate or delayed application of local anesthetics in 3 nerve injury models. Adult C57/black6 male mice underwent a facial nerve sham, transection, or crush injury. Local anesthetic or saline was applied to the facial nerve at the time of injury (immediate) or 1 day after injury (delayed). Average percent facial motoneuron (FMN) survival was evaluated four-weeks after injury. Facial nerve regeneration was estimated by observing functional recovery of eye blink reflex and vibrissae movement after facial nerve crush injury. RESULTS FMN survival after: transection + immediate treatment with ropivacaine (54.8%), bupivacaine (63.2%), or tetracaine (66.9%) was lower than saline (85.5%) and liposomal bupivacaine (85.0%); crush + immediate treatment with bupivacaine (92.8%) was lower than saline (100.7%) and liposomal bupivacaine (99.3%); sham + delayed treatment with bupivacaine (89.9%) was lower than saline (96.6%) and lidocaine (99.5%); transection + delayed treatment with bupivacaine (67.3%) was lower than saline (78.4%) and liposomal bupivacaine (77.6%); crush + delayed treatment with bupivacaine (85.3%) was lower than saline (97.9%) and lidocaine (96.0%). The average post-operative time for mice to fully recover after: crush + immediate treatment with bupivacaine (12.83 days) was longer than saline (11.08 days) and lidocaine (10.92 days); crush + delayed treatment with bupivacaine (16.79 days) was longer than saline (12.73 days) and lidocaine (11.14 days). CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that some local anesthetics, but not all, exacerbate motoneuron death and delay functional recovery after a peripheral nerve injury. These and future results may lead to clinical strategies that decrease the risk of neural deficit following peripheral nerve blocks with local anesthetics.
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- Susanna C Byram
- Department of Anesthesiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Byram - current, USA.,Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.,Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.,Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA
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- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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Jenyon T, Panthagani J, Green D. Transient facial nerve palsy following dental local anaesthesia. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/9/e234753. [PMID: 32900723 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Facial nerve palsy is a rare but known complication of dental local anaesthesia and may be underreported. We describe a case of a transient facial nerve palsy following the administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block and discuss the immediate practical management. Knowing the likely transient nature of this complication means the patient can be reassured and unnecessary referral avoided. While the blink reflex is inhibited, steps are needed in order to protect the cornea and prevent secondary infection and scarring.
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- Thomas Jenyon
- Ophthalmology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Ophthalmology, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham, UK
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- Restorative Department, Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Chalhoub W, Korbani ET. Transient immediate facial nerve paralysis after local anesthesia in a retro-auricular minor surgery. JAAD Case Rep 2020; 6:608-611. [PMID: 32613052 PMCID: PMC7317169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Wissam Chalhoub
- Department of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Transient Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy: A Rare Complication of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatol Surg 2019; 47:293-294. [DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kang SH, Won YJ. Facial blanching after inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia: an unusual complication. J Dent Anesth Pain Med 2017; 17:317-321. [PMID: 29349355 PMCID: PMC5766093 DOI: 10.17245/jdapm.2017.17.4.317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The present case report describes a complication involving facial blanching symptoms occurring during inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia (IANBA). Facial blanching after IANBA can be caused by the injection of an anesthetic into the maxillary artery area, affecting the infraorbital artery.
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- Sang-Hoon Kang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Majerowski J, Xu YG. Acute, Temporary, Unilateral Facial Nerve Palsy After Dermatologic Surgery: A Report of 3 Cases. J Cutan Med Surg 2017; 21:445-448. [PMID: 28514867 DOI: 10.1177/1203475417711155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Facial nerve dysfunction can be functionally and cosmetically debilitating and is commonly associated with high anxiety for patients. We report 3 cases of temporary, unilateral facial nerve palsy following dermatologic surgery under local anaesthesia over the preauricular cheek and mandibular angle, which, to our knowledge, has not been reported in the literature. Given its frightening presentation mimicking a stroke, it is essential for dermatologists to become aware of this complication to inform their patients more thoroughly. Thus, when performing facial surgery over these regions, we recommend that dermatologists include this rare complication and its good prognosis in the consenting process to minimise anxiety for those who experience it intra- or postoperatively.
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- Jacquelyn Majerowski
- 1 Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- 1 Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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AlHindi M, Rashed B, AlOtaibi N. Failure rate of inferior alveolar nerve block among dental students and interns. Saudi Med J 2017; 37:84-9. [PMID: 26739980 PMCID: PMC4724685 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2016.1.13278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To report the failure rate of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) among dental students and interns, causes of failure, investigate awareness of different IANB techniques, and to report IANB-associated complications. METHODS A 3-page questionnaire containing 13 questions was distributed to a random sample of 350 third to fifth years students and interns at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 2011. It included demographic questions (age, gender, and academic level) and questions on IANB failure frequency and reasons, actions taken to overcome the failure, and awareness of different anesthetic techniques, supplementary techniques, and complications. RESULTS Of the 250 distributed questionnaires, 238 were returned (68% response rate). Most (85.7%) of surveyed sample had experienced IANB failure once or twice. The participants attributed the failures most commonly (66.45%) to anatomical variations. The most common alternative technique used was intraligamentary injection (57.1%), although 42.8% of the sample never attempted any alternatives. Large portion of the samples stated that they either lacked both knowledge of and training for other techniques (44.9%), or that they had knowledge of them but not enough training to perform them (45.8%). CONCLUSION To decrease IANB failure rates for dental students and interns, knowledge of landmarks, anatomical variation and their training in alternatives to IANB, such as the Gow-Gates and Akinosi techniques, both theoretically and clinically in the dental curriculum should be enhanced.
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- Maryam AlHindi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Khalid University Hospital, Faculty of College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Gaudin RA, Remenschneider AK, Phillips K, Knipfer C, Smeets R, Heiland M, Hadlock TA. Facial palsy after dental procedures – Is viral reactivation responsible? J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2017; 45:71-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Balasubramanian S, Paneerselvam E, Guruprasad T, Pathumai M, Abraham S, Krishnakumar Raja VB. Efficacy of Exclusive Lingual Nerve Block versus Conventional Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Achieving Lingual Soft-tissue Anesthesia. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2017; 7:250-255. [PMID: 29264294 PMCID: PMC5717903 DOI: 10.4103/ams.ams_65_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to assess the efficacy of exclusive lingual nerve block (LNB) in achieving selective lingual soft-tissue anesthesia in comparison with conventional inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). Materials and Methods: A total of 200 patients indicated for the extraction of lower premolars were recruited for the study. The samples were allocated by randomization into control and study groups. Lingual soft-tissue anesthesia was achieved by IANB and exclusive LNB in the control and study group, respectively. The primary outcome variable studied was anesthesia of ipsilateral lingual mucoperiosteum, floor of mouth and tongue. The secondary variables assessed were (1) taste sensation immediately following administration of local anesthesia and (2) mouth opening and lingual nerve paresthesia on the first postoperative day. Results: Data analysis for descriptive and inferential statistics was performed using SPSS (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22.0, Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. Released 2013) and a P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. In comparison with the control group, the study group (LNB) showed statistically significant anesthesia of the lingual gingiva of incisors, molars, anterior floor of the mouth, and anterior tongue. Conclusion: Exclusive LNB is superior to IAN nerve block in achieving selective anesthesia of lingual soft tissues. It is technically simple and associated with minimal complications as compared to IAN block.
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- Sasikala Balasubramanian
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kempster C, Ghabriel M, Kaidonis G, Townsend G. An unusual ocular complication following dental anaesthesia: case report. Aust Dent J 2015; 61:374-80. [PMID: 26671751 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Used routinely by dental practitioners, local anaesthetics are generally a safe and effective means of achieving pain control during invasive dental procedures. Delivery, however, is technique sensitive and the potential for patient complication exists. Although reasonably rare, ocular complications have occurred, often leaving the patient and the clinician in distress. Such reported events have almost always involved tissue responses ipsilateral to the injection site. The current case report presents an unusual event involving involuntary fasciculation or hemifacial spasm and eventual eyelid closure on the contralateral side following a routine inferior alveolar nerve block. Aspects including the patient's history, the observed response, a pathophysiological hypothesis and patient management are discussed.
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- C Kempster
- School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Anatomy, Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Dental Science, School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide Dental Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Haghgoo R, Taleghani F. Comparison of periodontal ligament injection and inferior alveolar nerve block in mandibular primary molars pulpotomy: a randomized control trial. J Int Oral Health 2015; 7:11-4. [PMID: 26028895 PMCID: PMC4441228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inferior alveolar nerve block is a common technique for anesthesia of the primary mandibular molars. A number of disadvantages have been shown to be associated with this technique. Periodontal ligament (PDL) injection could be considered as an alternative to inferior alveolar nerve block. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PDL injection in the anesthesia of primary molar pulpotomy with mandibular block. METHODS This study was performed using a sequential double-blind randomized trial design. 80 children aged 3-7 years old who required pulpotomy in symmetrical mandibular primary molars were selected. The teeth of these children were anesthetized with periodontal injection on one side of the mandible and block on the other. Pulpotomy was performed on each patient during the same appointment. Signs of discomfort, including hand and body tension and eye movement, the verbal complaint and crying (SEM scale), were evaluated by a dental assistant who was blinded to the treatment allocation of the patients. Finally, the data were analyzed using the exact Fisher test and Pearson Chi-squared exact test. RESULTS Success rate was 88/75 and 91/25 in the PDL injection and nerve block groups, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the two techniques (P = 0.250). CONCLUSION Results showed that PDL injection can be used as an alternative to nerve block in pulpotomy of the mandibular primary molars.
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- Roza Haghgoo
- Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence: Dr. Haghgoo R. N71, Italia Str, Vesal Ave, Tehran, Iran.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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Haghighat A, Davoudi A, Minaiyan M, Molai M, Afshar A, Basiri K. Effect of a trial pharmaceutical solution on reversing sensations after using lidocain: An animal study. Anesth Essays Res 2015; 9:79-82. [PMID: 25886425 PMCID: PMC4383105 DOI: 10.4103/0259-1162.150182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction: Local anesthesia has a paramount role in any branches of medical sciences specially dentistry. Soft tissue irritations and lips biting are adverse side-effects in some cases. This study tried out to represent a new pharmaceutical solution in returning sensations faster. Materials and Methods: Five New Zealand laboratory rabbits were anesthetized with 1 cc Ketamine and Xilosine intramuscularly in thigh site. Electrodes were attached to the palms and wrists. Then, 0.2 cc lidocain 2% was injected in forearm origin in order to block median proximal nerve in both forelegs. The nerves conduction study (NCS) was recorded before and after lidocain injection, plus 30 min and once again 1 h after calcium gloconate 10%, dextrose 50%, citric acid solution injection. The recorded data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test and using SPSS software (version 11.5) at significant level of 0.05. Results: The NCS of left and right forearms was 1.4 ± 1.35 mV and 0.48 ± 0.45 mV. According to the statistical test, there was no significant difference between two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Calcium gloconate 10%, dextrose 50%, citric acid solution did not reverse the effect of anesthetic drugs. Possible reasons were pressure to the nerves, which were caused by drug volume, and low sample size.
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- Abbas Haghighat
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Dental Students Research Center, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Torabinejad Dental Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Torabinejad Dental Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Torabinejad Dental Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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The inferior alveolar nerve block is the most common injection technique used in dentistry and many modifications of the conventional nerve block have been recently described in the literature. Selecting the best technique by the dentist or surgeon depends on many factors including the success rate and complications related to the selected technique. Dentists should be aware of the available current modifications of the inferior alveolar nerve block techniques in order to effectively choose between these modifications. Some operators may encounter difficulty in identifying the anatomical landmarks which are useful in applying the inferior alveolar nerve block and rely instead on assumptions as to where the needle should be positioned. Such assumptions can lead to failure and the failure rate of inferior alveolar nerve block has been reported to be 20-25% which is considered very high. In this basic review, the anatomical details of the inferior alveolar nerve will be given together with a description of its both conventional and modified blocking techniques; in addition, an overview of the complications which may result from the application of this important technique will be mentioned.
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- Hesham Khalil
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Wallner J, Reinbacher KE, Pau M, Feichtinger M. Intermuscular pterygoid-temporal abscess following inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia-A computer tomography based navigated surgical intervention: Case report and review. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2014; 4:110-4. [PMID: 24987612 PMCID: PMC4073452 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0746.133090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anesthesia is a common local anesthetic procedure. Although IANB anesthesia is known for its safety, complications can still occur. Today immediately or delayed occurring disorders following IANB anesthesia and their treatment are well-recognized. We present a case of a patient who developed a symptomatic abscess in the pterygoid region as a result of several inferior alveolar nerve injections. Clinical symptoms included diffuse pain, reduced mouth opening and jaw's hypomobility and were persistent under a first step conservative treatment. Since image-based navigated interventions have gained in importance and are used for various procedures a navigated surgical intervention was initiated as a second step therapy. Thus precise, atraumatic surgical intervention was performed by an optical tracking system in a difficult anatomical region. A symptomatic abscess was treated by a computed tomography-based navigated surgical intervention at our department. Advantages and disadvantages of this treatment strategy are evaluated.
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- Jürgen Wallner
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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