Numb chin syndrome associated with vertical root fracture and odontogenic infection

Quintessence Int. 2017;48(3):225-230. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a37643.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chin*
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypesthesia / etiology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain Measurement
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth Fractures / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tooth Fractures / surgery*
  • Tooth Root / injuries*