Transient facial nerve palsy following dental local anaesthesia

被引:7
作者
Jenyon, Thomas [1 ]
Panthagani, Jesse [2 ]
Green, David [3 ]
机构
[1] New Cross Hosp, Ophthalmol, Wolverhampton, England
[2] Birmingham & Midland Eye Ctr, Ophthalmol, Birmingham, W Midlands, England
[3] Birmingham Dent Hosp, Restorat Dept, Birmingham, W Midlands, England
关键词
anaesthesia; cranial nerves; ophthalmology; dentistry and oral medicine; PARALYSIS;
D O I
10.1136/bcr-2020-234753
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
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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