Transient diplopia as a result of block injections. Mandibular and posterior superior alveolar

N Y State Dent J. 1997 May;63(5):29-31.

Abstract

Anesthetic "accidents" can and do happen as a result of maxillary and/or mandibular injections. The family practitioner has little or no control now. The anatomical pathways are discussed, but are not clear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects*
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Blindness / chemically induced
  • Diplopia / chemically induced*
  • Dizziness / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lidocaine / administration & dosage
  • Lidocaine / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Mandibular Nerve*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Block / adverse effects*
  • Root Canal Therapy

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Lidocaine