Abstract
The stellate ganglion is located in front of the transverse process of the C7 vertebra. It is composed of inferior cervical sympathetic ganglion and the first thoracic sympathetic ganglion. The stellate ganglion innervates the head, neck, and upper extremity. Stellate ganglion block （SGB） can dilate blood vessels in the head, neck, and upper extremities, resulting in an increased blood supply. SGB is used for treatment of trigeminal neuropathy, chronic pain conditions like orofacial pain, neuropathic pain.
This review explains the effects of SGB on treatment in dental diseases. The therapeutic effects were evaluated with buccal mucosa blood flow and cheek surface temperature as physiological changes. Buccal mucosa blood flow and cheek surface temperature on SGB side were increased by SGB. Only cheek surface temperature on non SGB side was increased.
The author wants to insist that SGB is an effective therapy for inferior alveolar nerve neuropathy, lingual nerve neuropathy, masticatory muscle pain, neuropathic pain and burning mouth syndrome. About 10 times SGB are necessary for effect judgement.
