Numb chin syndrome associated with vertical root fracture and odontogenic infection

• Autores: John K. Brooks, Kevin G. Schwartz, Alvin S. Ro
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 48, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 225-230
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Numb chin syndrome (NCS) is a multifactorial neuropathic disorder associated with paresthesia to the chin, lip, and oral mucosa, particularly arising as a sequela to various dental-related procedures or infections in the mandible. Timely elucidation of the underlying etiology is of paramount importance as the presentation of NCS could serve as a harbinger of malignancy or metastatic disease. This report describes an unusual case of NCS developing synchronously with a vertical root fracture and odontogenic infection in a mandibular first molar. Clinicians should consider the inclusion of a vertical root fracture as plausible cofactor for the development of NCS.