Day 3 - Maxillary Injections!

Question 1

How much anesthetic is used in a PSA?

Answer 1

0.9-1.8mL

Question 2

How much anesthetic is used in an MSA?

Answer 2

0.9-1.2mL (1/2-2/3)

Question 3

How much anesthetic is used in an ASA?

Answer 3

0.6-0.9mL (1/3-1/2)

Question 4

How much anesthetic is used in a NP?

Answer 4

0.2mL (1/8 or to blanch)

Question 5

How much anesthetic is used in a GP?

Answer 5

0.2 mL (1/8 or to blanch)

Question 6

How much anesthetic is used in a AMSA?

Answer 6

1.4-1.7mL (3/4-full)

Question 7

What is the point of penetration for a PSA ?

Answer 7

MB fold-D to 2nd molar

Question 8

What is the point of penetration for an MSA?

Answer 8

MB fold above 2nd PM

Question 9

What is the point of penetration for an AMSA?

Answer 9

1/2 between Middle suture line and free gingival margin, in between the PMs (or D to PM if there is only one)

Question 10

What is the point of penetration for a GP?

Answer 10

Anterior to the GP foramen

Question 11

What is the point of penetration for a NP?

Answer 11

Adjacent (either side) to the incisive papilla

Question 12

What is the point of penetration for an ASA?

Answer 12

MB fold- M of Canine

Question 13

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a PSA?

Answer 13

All maxillary molars (28% of time MF root not anesthetized)

Question 14

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a MSA?

Answer 14

both PMs and the MF root of the 1st molar

Question 15

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a ASA?

Answer 15

Incisors and canine

Question 16

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a AMSA?

Answer 16

Midline to Molars (PMs anesthetized, molars not)

Question 17

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a GP?

Answer 17

Hard palate from PMs to molars

Question 18

What teeth/area am I getting numb with a NP?

Answer 18

Canine to canine on the palate