Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder characterized by intense dizziness often triggered by sudden head movements. Certain dental and maxillofacial surgeries may induce BPPV due to vibrational trauma from instrumentation, extended hyperflexion of the head, and existing vestibular conditions....
Audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dental and oral surgical procedures can trigger BPPV, but this review is directed primarily at oral surgeons; no change to audiology-specific practice is indicated.
Raising awareness of procedure-induced BPPV across surgical specialties may improve cross-referral patterns to audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists.
- 01BPPV can emerge as a complication of dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
- 02Review covers both the occurrence rate and management strategies for post-procedural BPPV.
- 03Published in the Journal of Oral Implantology, targeting an oral surgery audience.
- 04Early recognition and canalith repositioning maneuvers are the cornerstone of management.
- 05Cross-specialty awareness between oral surgeons and vestibular specialists is implied but not formally addressed.
BPPV can occur as a complication of dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
studypartially supportedSpecific management strategies exist for BPPV arising in the context of oral surgery and implantology.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42242688
- DOI
- 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-25-00114.
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Implantology
- Publication type
- review
- Evidence level
- 5
- Population
- Patients undergoing dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures who develop BPPV
- Intervention
- Review of BPPV occurrence and management in oral surgery and implantology contexts
Primary outcomes
Occurrence of BPPV as a surgical complication; Management strategies for post-procedural BPPV