GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Damage to branches of the trigeminal nerve following maxillofacial surgery and dental treatment is unfortunately common, in most cases the symptoms are transient and patients fully recover sensation over time. Persistent nerve damage results in severe complications such as neuropathic pain and trigeminal neuralgias.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia usually occurs spontaneously, but is sometimes associated with facial trauma or dental procedures. The condition may be caused by a blood vessel pressing against the trigeminal nerve, also known as vascular compression.

Detailed explanation-3: -Local anaesthetics have been known to cause trigeminal nerve injuries. Informs the reader of the key symptoms and functional disturbances experienced by patients with iatrogenic inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve injuries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Local anesthesia injections may cause trigeminal nerve injuries in some cases. Fortunately, most of these injuries resolve spontaneously, but some can be permanent. It has been estimated that approximately one in 100, 000 injections results in a neurosensory deficit.