Abstract

FERNANDEZ LOPEZ, Rocío Gloria; CARBAJAL DELGADO, Edgar  and  REYES MENDOZA, Francisco Javier. Delayed peripheral facial paralysis, after surgical extraction of a lower third molar. Clinical case report. Rev. Odont. Mex [online]. 2009, vol.13, n.4, pp.234-237. ISSN 1870-199X.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fo.1870199xp.2009.13.4.15560.

Peripheral facial paralysis is an uncommon complication of dental and oral surgery procedures. The objective of this articles to report a clinical case of delayed peripheral facial paralysis after the surgical extraction of a third molar, the symptoms began 48 hours after the surgical procedure. Etiology and pharmacological management are discussed. A total recovery after 20 days of treatment was obtained.

Keywords : Facial paralysis; dental extraction.

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