If the paralysis is due to an injury to the trigeminal nerve, most often (but not always) this is deemed an accepted complication of the procedure. The trigeminal nerve is very close to the roots of the wisdom teeth, and it is not always possible to avoid injury to the nerve. You should speak to a local medical malpractice lawyer who can perform a more thorough investigation into your claim. Also, do not hesitate to see a neurologist, because sometimes treatment can help this condition, but there is a limited window of time for that.
Answered on Jan 18th, 2012 at 3:28 PM