Endodontic-related inferior alveolar nerve and mental foramen paresthesia.
Paresthesia is a condition that involves perverted sensations of pain, touch, or temperature. It has a variety of possible causes. This article presents a literature review and case reports of endodontically related inferior alveolar nerve and mental foramen paresthesia. Nondrug prevention methods and the dental uses of dexamethasone are also discussed.
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Department of Endodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008340:Mandibular Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D003907:Dexamethasone