Endodontic-related inferior alveolar nerve and mental foramen paresthesia

D R Morse

Endodontic-related inferior alveolar nerve and mental foramen paresthesia

Compend Contin Educ Dent. 1997 Oct;18(10):963-8, 970-3, 976-8 passim; quiz 98.

Author

D R Morse¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Endodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

PMID: 9533307

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
Humans
Mandibular Nerve / physiopathology
Paresthesia / etiology*
Paresthesia / prevention & control
Root Canal Filling Materials / adverse effects*
Root Canal Therapy / adverse effects*
Trigeminal Nerve Injuries*

Substances

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Root Canal Filling Materials
Dexamethasone