Lip paraesthesia associated with orthodontic treatment--a case report

Br Dent J. 1994 Jan 8;176(1):29-30. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4808353.

Abstract

A case of temporary lip paraesthesia that developed during orthodontic treatment is described. This serves to highlight one of the complications that might be encountered in adult orthodontic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bicuspid / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip Diseases / etiology*
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy
  • Orthodontic Appliances / adverse effects*
  • Paresthesia / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Trigeminal Nerve Injuries*