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Can trigeminal nerve be damaged by unsuccessful root canal of upper teeth premolar?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

No: The Trigeminal nerve is not near your upper teeth. A branch called the maxillary division of the Trigeminal provides enervation to your upper teeth. It is very unlikely that the root canal treatment damaged the nerve.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 6/30/2019

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doubtful: Not normally a consequence of a failed treatment.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

Can trigeminal nerve be damaged by unsuccessful root canal of upper teeth premolar?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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