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Temporary Mental Nerve Paresthesia Originating from Periapical Infection
Ozgur Genc Sen1, Volkan Kaplan2
1Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Kampus, 65080 Van, Turkey.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|September 9, 2015
Summary
Dental endodontic infection rarely causes mental nerve paresthesia. This case report details successful treatment of paresthesia resulting from a mandibular premolar infection using root canal therapy and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Neurology
- Endodontics
Background:
- Paresthesia, or abnormal sensation, is typically caused by systemic or local factors.
- Dental infections are an uncommon cause of paresthesia, particularly involving the mental nerve.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of mental nerve paresthesia originating from an endodontic infection.
- To illustrate the successful management and resolution of dental infection-induced paresthesia.
Main Methods:
- A case of mental nerve paresthesia was investigated.
- Conventional root canal treatment was performed on the affected mandibular left second premolar.
- Antibiotic therapy was administered concurrently with endodontic treatment.
Main Results:
- Paresthesia symptoms began resolving within two weeks of treatment.
- Complete resolution of paresthesia was achieved in eight weeks.
- A one-year follow-up radiograph confirmed complete healing of the periapical lesion, with the tooth remaining asymptomatic and functional.
Conclusions:
- Endodontic infections, though rare, can cause mental nerve paresthesia.
- Conventional root canal treatment combined with antibiotics can effectively resolve paresthesia linked to dental infections.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.
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