Journal of the California Dental Association 2012-10-01

Permanent nerve damage from inferior alveolar nerve blocks: a current update.

M Anthony Pogrel

Index: J. Calif. Dent. Assoc. 40(10) , 795-7, (2012)

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Abstract

Permanent nerve involvement has been reported following inferior alveolar nerve blocks. This study provides an update on cases reported to one unit in the preceding six years. Lidocaine was associated with 25 percent of cases, articaine with 33 percent of cases, and prilocaine with 34 percent of cases. It does appear that inferior alveolar nerve blocks can cause permanent nerve damage with any local anesthetic, but the incidences may vary.

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