title: Immediate cranial nerve paralysis during removal of a mandibular third molar.
abstract: Cranial nerve palsy is a rare complication of dental extraction. This article presents a report of an incomplete seventh nerve paralysis and branch third nerve palsy occurring during extraction of a mandibular third molar. Diagnostic and treatment considerations are discussed, including a review of pertinent neuroanatomy.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*