An unusual sequela to an inferior dental block injection.
This report describes an unusual case of blanching of the facial and palatal soft tissues following the administration of an inferior dental block injection. Possible anatomical explanations for the clinical observations are discussed.
Heasman
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Reid
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D005145:Face / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008438:Maxillary Artery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010159:Palate / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*