Self-Reported Case of Ptosis as a Complication of an İnferior Alveolar Nerve Block

Abstract

An alveolar nerve block is one of the safest dental procedures nowadays. Nevertheless, it can be rarely followed by ophthalmic complications. The pathogenic mechanism of their emergence is not clear. Here is described a selfexperienced case of ptosis after inferior alveolar nerve block. I visited the dentist with the painful inferior second premolar. After the examination, the dentist decided to perform the root canal treatment of the painful tooth. In 10 minutes after anaesthesia, I had blurred vision in my right eye, which was caused by partial ptosis. Despite these disturbances lasted for 5-7 minutes before complete resolution, they made me feel distressed.