Local Anesthesia pt. 6 Flashcards
3 major types of local
anesthesia
Local Infiltration
Field Block
Nerve Block
Height of Vestibule
16 mm
PSA Nerve Block
(3)
Insert Needle at Height of Vestibule
to 16 mm Depth
Aspirate, then Inject 0.9ml-1.8ml
PSA Nerve Block
Areas Anesthetized
(3)
Maxillary molar tooth pulps
MB root of 1st molar in 72%
Buccal periodontium and bone
PSA Nerve Block
Advantages
(3)
Atraumatic
Success rate > 95%
Minimal volume of anesthetic
PSA Nerve Block
Disadvantages
(3)
Disfiguring hematoma risk
MB root of 1st molar missed in 28%
Aspiration rate ~3%
Middle Superior Alveolar
Nerve
(3)
Present in some patients
MB root of 1st molar in 28%
Buccal periodontium and bone
Inject well above premolar
apices, bevel facing bone
0.9 to 1.2 ml
MSA Nerve Block
Areas Anesthetized
(3)
Premolars
MB root of first molar, 28%
Buccal periodontium and bone
MSA Nerve Block
Indications
(4)
To treat both premolars
When a nerve block is indicated
When supraperiosteal injection has
failed
When infraorbital block does not
anesthetize premolars
ASA Nerve Block
Needle Contacts
Roof of Foramen
Anesthetic Directed into Canal
ASA Nerve Block
steps (9)
Locate the Foramen by Palpation
Foramen ~ 16 mm Above Vestibule
Insertion Depth ~ ½ Long Needle
Orient Needle Bevel Towards Bone
Insert Gently Until Bone Contacted
Aspirate and Inject 0.9 to 1.2 ml
Maintain Pressure During Injection
Maintain Pressure One Minute
After Injection
ASA Nerve Block
Areas Anesthetized
(5)
Maxillary central through canine
Premolars
MB root of first molar in 28% of patients
Buccal periodontium and bone
Lower eyelid, side of nose, upper lip
ASA Nerve Block
Indications
(3)
Procedures on two or more teeth
Inflammation or infection
Dense cortical bone making
supraperiosteal injections ineffective
Supraperiosteal Injection
steps (4)
Insert Superior to Root Apex
Orient Needle Bevel Towards
Bone
Insert to Level Above Tooth Apex
Inject 0.6 ml of anesthetic