Peripheral nerve blocks for acute trigeminal neuralgia involving maxillary and mandibular branches: a case report

• Published in: Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine: JDAPM Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 357 - 362
• Main Authors: Aranha, Ricardo Luiz de Barreto, Resende, Renata Gonçalves, de Souza, Fernando Antônio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) 대한치과마취과학회 01.12.2023
• Subjects: 치의학; Neuropathic Pain; Trigeminal Nerve; Facial Pain; Local Anesthesia; Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is neuropathic pain that affects the trigeminal nerve branches. Facial pain experienced by patients with TN is typically intense and excruciating. The second and third branches (maxillary and mandibular) are commonly affected. This case report focuses on the potential treat...