Which of the following injection technique errors can cause facial nerve paralysis following an IA nerve block?
A) Penetration into the medial pterygoid muscle
B) An overdose of anesthetic drug
C) Overinsertion into the capsule around the deep lobe of the parotid gland
D) Overinsertion into the capsule around the TMJ

Question

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Overinsertion into the capsule around the deep lobe of the parotid gland can result in the anesthetic agent affecting the facial nerve, which traverses through the parotid gland, potentially causing temporary facial nerve paralysis.

Which of the Following Injection Technique Errors Can Cause Facial