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We describe a case in which reflection of a palatal flap for removal of a mesiodens is presented as the triggering factor for bradycardia caused by stimulation of the trigeminocardiac reflex. The management of the case, as well as the reflex arc, is discussed.
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Keywords: Trigeminocardiac reflex; Bradycardia
Copyright: © 2007 American Institute of Biological Sciences.
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Address correspondence to Dr Michael D. Webb, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 521 North 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23298; mdwebb@vcu.edu.
Received: Jan 05, 2006
Accepted: Sep 12, 2006
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eISSN: 1878-7177
ISSN: 0003-3006
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