Facial nerve paralysis of dental origin in children.
Dental causes of facial nerve paralysis are rare and have not been previously reported in children. Two children are described with facial nerve paralysis of dental origin. The underlying mechanism of action and pathogenesis are discussed.
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Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male