Esotropia following posterior superior alveolar nerve block.
Adequate use of local anesthetics is an important phase of modern dentistry. Regardless of the care used in administration of local anesthetics, unusual reactions can occur. A case is presented in which posterior superior alveolar administration of two percent Lidocaine 1/100,000 epinephrine resulted in medial rotation of the orbit (esotropia).
McNicholas
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Department of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, California.
Torabinejad
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D020222:Abducens Nerve Injury; D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004948:Esotropia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*