Postinjection trismus due to formation of fibrous band.
A persistent form of trismus which sometimes follows inferior alveolar nerve block is described. Clinical data from sixteen cases indicate that in most cases the condition responds to conservative therapy.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000293:injuries; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy