REVIEW ARTICLE
The Anatomical Nature of Dental Paresthesia: A Quick Review
Maha Ahmad*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 155
Last Page: 159
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-12-155
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812010155
Article History:
Received Date: 15/11/2017Revision Received Date: 21/01/2018
Acceptance Date: 07/02/2018
Electronic publication date: 22/02/2018
Collection year: 2018

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Abstract
Dental paresthesia is loss of sensation caused by maxillary or mandibular anesthetic administration before dental treatment. This review examines inferior alveolar block paresthesia symptoms, side effect and complications. Understanding the anatomy of the pterygomandibular fossa will help in understanding the nature and causes of the dental paresthesia. In this review, we review the anatomy of the region surrounding inferior alveolar injections, anesthetic agents and also will look also into the histology and injury process of the inferior alveolar nerve.