Abstract
Three case reports of transient facial blanching or vasoconstriction that followed administration of dental anesthetic are presented. A review of vasomotor cutaneous control is given, along with a proposal to explain this phenomenon.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic Fibers / physiology
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Adult
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Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects*
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Anesthesia, Local / adverse effects*
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Arteries
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Face / blood supply*
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Humans
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Injections / adverse effects
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Male
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Maxilla / blood supply
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Reflex / physiology
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Vasoconstriction*