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[Sensory injury to the lingual nerve after nerve block at the lingula mandibulae]

Author(s): Bogaerts P

Affiliation(s): Universite catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles. pat.bog@skynet.be

Publication date & source: 2007, Rev Belge Med Dent., 62(3):125-9.

Publication type: Case Reports; English Abstract

Prolonged and possibly permanent change in sensation due to lingual nerve damage can occur after mandibular block anesthesia. The condition is rare and little can be done to prevent its occurrence. A case report is presented and functional as well as legal implications are discussed. Also practical recommendations are given to help the dentist when faced with the situation.

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