Three days after receiving an inferior alveolar block, a patient calls and complains that the numbness has not worn off and she is experiencing sharp pains in her lower jaw on the same side as the numbness. Which of the following describes what she is experiencing?
A) Paresthesia and dysesthesia
B) Persistent anesthesia and hypoesthesia
C) Paresthesia and anesthesia
D) Paresthesia and an idiosyncratic reaction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paresthesia refers to an abnormal sensation, such as numbness or tingling, while dysesthesia is a condition where touch and other stimuli cause sensations of pain. The patient's symptoms of ongoing numbness combined with sharp pains fit the definitions of paresthesia and dysesthesia.

Three Days After Receiving an Inferior Alveolar Block, a Patient