title: Paresthesia of the mental nerve induced by periapical infection: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors: Institute of Odontology, School of Dentistry, University of Trieste. r.dilenarda@fmc.univ.trieste.it
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Di Lenarda
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Cadenaro
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Stacchi
mesh_terms: 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