Long Buccal

Question 1

What is the bony landmark for the long buccal?

Answer 1

Anterior border of ramus - targeting. Nerve as it leaves pterygomandibular space crosses the ramus of the mandible before it pierces the buccinator

Question 2

What is the soft tissue land mark for the long buccal?

Answer 2

Mucous membrane distal and buccal to last molar in the arch

Question 3

What is the orientation for the long buccal?

Answer 3

Syringe is parallel to occlusal plane on the side of the injection

Question 4

What is the needle depth for the long buccal?

Answer 4

2-3 mm until contact bone / long or short
short needle 25mm
Long Needle 40mm

Question 5

What amount of LA is deposited for a long buccal?

Answer 5

0.2-0.3ml a few drops

Question 6

What is the target nerve of the LB?

Answer 6

The long buccal

Question 7

What structures are anaesthetised with the LB?

Answer 7

Buccal gingiva of lower posterior teeth and the adjacent Mucobuccal fold

Question 8

What is a precaution/consideration of the long buccal?

Answer 8

Trismus - medial pterygoid

Question 9

how many planes do you aspirate the LB?

Answer 9

One