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Infra-orbital Nerve Damage

The infraorbital nerve carries the sensations from the lower eyelids, nose, upper lip, and front teeth to the brain. Trauma, facial fractures, and certain surgeries can injure the infraorbital nerve. Infraorbital nerve damage can cause numbness or pain in the nose, cheek, and upper lip. Most patients experience spontaneous sensory recovery in a year, though some might recover later. However, full recovery is generally expected after infraorbital nerve damage.

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I have numbness after infraorbital nerve damage. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,The infraorbital nerve was damaged with subsequent numbness in its distribution following a fracture of the maxillary sinus and infraorbital canal that occurred five years back. The fracture was managed conservatively because it was only mildly dislocated. But till now experiencing numb...  Read Full »

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Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the pain and concern. The dentist or the surgeon's first attempt will always address a fracture conservatively. However, while operating on a fractured segment, the nerve decompression is a sensitive and tactile aspect. In addition, the nerve has anato...  Read Full »

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