title: Peripheral facial nerve paralysis of dental origin.
abstract: The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of peripheral facial nerve palsy are discussed. Four cases of facial nerve palsy following dental procedures are reported. Following a revision of the world literature during the last 23 years, the 25 cases of facial nerve palsy documented are analysed and divided into four groups on the basis of aetiology, speed of onset and recovery and modes of treatment suggested.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005154:Facial Nerve; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*