Oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Oral Maxillofac Surg · Dec 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of clonidine and midazolam as anxiolytic premedication before wisdom tooth surgery: a randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study.
Anxiolytic and possible side effects of clonidine 150 μg compared to midazolam 7.5 mg for premedication in surgical wisdom tooth extraction were evaluated. ⋯ Oral administration of clonidine 150 μg and midazolam 7.5 mg were rated as medications with equal anxiolytic effects before wisdom tooth surgery under local anesthesia.
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Oral Maxillofac Surg · Dec 2012
Review Case ReportsTransient diplopia with ipsilateral abducent nerve palsy and ptosis following a maxillary local anesthetic injection: a case report and review of literature.
The posterior superior alveolar (PSA) nerve block is commonly used in dentistry for treatment of the maxillary molars. Although this procedure is associated with many complications, ocular complications have been rarely reported. ⋯ Although rare, the dentist should be aware of these complications to avoid being perplexed by this unexpected circumstance, thus adversely affecting the doctor-patient trust.