Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine  2015;15(2):93-96

doi:10.17245/jdapm.2015.15.2.93

Diplopia after inferior alveolar nerve block: case report and related physiology.

Tae Min YOU 1

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Keywords

Complications; Diplopia; Inferior alveolar nerve block

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Although inferior alveolar nerve block is one of the most common procedures performed at dental clinics, complications or adverse effects can still occur. On rare occasions, ocular disturbances, such as diplopia, blurred vision, amaurosis, mydriasis, abnormal pupillary light reflex, retrobulbar pain, miosis, and enophthalmos, have also been reported after maxillary and mandibular anesthesia. Generally, these symptoms are temporary but they can be rather distressing to both patients and dental practitioners. Herein, we describe a case of diplopia caused by routine inferior alveolar nerve anesthesia, its related physiology, and management.