Paresthesia of the mental nerve induced by periapical infection: a case report.
Paresthesia can be a rare complication of infections of dental origin. This article presents a case of anesthesia/paresthesia caused by a periapical infection of the right mandibular second premolar. The sensory disturbance disappeared 2 weeks after conventional endodontic treatment associated with antibiotic therapy. Twelve months later, the tooth was still asymptomatic. The possible mechanisms responsible for paresthesia associated with periapical infection are discussed.
Di Lenarda
R
R
Institute of Odontology, School of Dentistry, University of Trieste. r.dilenarda@fmc.univ.trieste.it
Cadenaro
M
M
Stacchi
C
C
D002680:Chin / Q000294:innervation; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008875:Middle Aged; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012390:Root Canal Therapy