local anesthesia Flashcards
case
1) 7 year old mike for first time restoration
2) he is anxious but can manage vaccines
local anesthesia is similar
1) except for different craniofacial anatomy
superior dental plexus
1) posterior, middle, anterior superior branches of maxillary nerve
maxilla
1) thinner
mandible
1) IA nerve
2) thicker
3) bony structure smaller than adults
mandibular foramen location
1) <6 years
- below occlusal plane
2) 6-9
- at the level
2) >9 years
- slightly above
clinical significance of bone density vs maxilla vs mandible
1) infiltration is more successful in maxilla
mandibular ramus is
shorter and narrower anterior-posteriorly
- avoid facial nerve
- you can use 21 mm short needle
armamentatium
1) eye protection
2) molt mouth prop
3) cotton 2x2 gauze
4) needle
5) benzocaine
never bend needle
1) needles can break
2) kids move
3) incorrect administration technique
N2O
1) anxiolytic
2) distorts time passage
3) raises pain threshold
4) 100% oxygen for 5 minutes to prevent diffusion hypoxia
N2O contraindications
1) combative
2) emphysema
3) otitis media
4) nasal obstruction
5) URIs
6) cardiomyopathy
7) severe asthma
8) pregnant women in first trimester
rapid induction
1) deliver 30-50% N2O immediately
2) 100% O2 post op
N2O indications
1) for anxious but cooperative patients
2) long appointments
3) emergency appointments
4) gag reflex
N2O effects
1) tingling
2) floating
3) relaxation, happiness
averse effects of N2O
1) falling asleep startled awakening
2) nausea, vomiting due to over sedation
3) chronic N2O/O2 exposure
- birth defects, spontaneous abortion, reduced fertility
LA bind to
1) sodium channels and prevent action potential
maxillary infiltration
1) 1,2 molars, canines, laterals, centrals, 1st permanent molar
2) 1/3 carpule
3) 2-3 mm at the mucobuccal fold
mandibular infiltration
1) not for first permanent molar
2) simple operative procedures
interdental infiltration
1) soft tissue anesthesia
2) directly into papilla
- perpendicular to long axis of tooth
3) blanching
palatal sulcular infiltration
1) inject just beyond the depth of mid palatal sulcus
palatal infilfration
1) for profound pulpal anesthesia is required
2) anesthetize the apical area of the palatal root
- use mirror handle and cotton tip
long buccal
1) supplement IA
2) when mandibular permanent molars are erupted
3) infiltration next to perm first molar
PDL infiltration
1) inject at proximal line angle, bevel towards bone
2) 2-3 mm to PDL space
3) contraindication is infection