title: Nerve damage associated with inferior alveolar nerve blocks.
abstract: The authors reviewed 12 cases in which altered sensation occurred in the distribution of the inferior alveolar or lingual nerves following injection of a local anesthetic for restorative treatment only. Most patients suffered only partial damage, but recovery was poor. The exact mechanism of the nerve damage is unknown, but a number of theories are proposed. The extent of this problem is also unknown, but many more cases probably exist than have been reported to date.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0440, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pogrel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bryan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Regezi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D002814:Chorda Tympani Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D061222:Lingual Nerve Injuries; D008297:Male; D008619:Mepivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011318:Prilocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014059:Tongue / Q000294:innervation; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D011318:Prilocaine; D008012:Lidocaine; D008619:Mepivacaine