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Mental nerve neuropathy associated with compound odontoma
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|June 1, 1987
Summary
A compound odontoma near the mental foramen caused lower lip anesthesia. Surgical removal of the odontoma led to complete recovery of sensation, resolving the nerve compression.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors that can cause local symptoms.
- Nerve compression by oral pathologies can lead to sensory disturbances.
Observation:
- A case of lower lip anesthesia was observed.
- The anesthesia was localized to the mental nerve distribution.
Findings:
- A compound odontoma was identified as the cause of the anesthesia.
- The odontoma was compressing the mental nerve within the mental foramen region.
Implications:
- Surgical excision of odontomas is effective in resolving associated neurological deficits.
- This case highlights the importance of considering odontogenic tumors in the differential diagnosis of facial nerve anesthesia.