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Post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy. A study of 63 cases
M-A Peñarrocha1, D Peñarrocha, J-V Bagán
1Clínica Odontológica, Gascó Oliag 1, 46021 - Valencia, Spain. maria.penarrrocha@uv.es
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal
|December 7, 2011
Summary
Trigeminal neuropathy often follows trauma, with recovery most significant within the first year. Younger patients experience faster recovery and less pain compared to older individuals.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Trigeminal neuropathy is frequently a secondary condition resulting from trauma.
- Understanding the causes and recovery factors is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the causes of trigeminal neuropathy.
- To identify factors influencing recovery from traumatic trigeminal neuropathy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case study of 63 patients with traumatic trigeminal neuropathy.
- Minimum follow-up period of 12 months for all participants.
Main Results:
- Mandibular third molar surgery was the cause in 54% of cases.
- Mental and lingual nerves were most frequently affected.
- Pain reported in 57% of patients, more common in older individuals.
- Partial or complete recovery observed in 32 patients by one year.
- Younger patients showed faster recovery and less pain.
Conclusions:
- Recovery from trigeminal neuropathy is most prominent within the first year post-injury.
- Older patients are more susceptible to pain and experience more severe outcomes.
- Pain intensity and clinical scores correlate with a poorer recovery prognosis.
