Mental/Incisive

Question 1

What is the bony landmark of the mental incisive?

Answer 1

mental foramen

Question 2

What is the soft tissue landmark of the mental and incisive?

Answer 2

Between the apices of the lower premolars

Question 3

What is the orientation of the mental and incisive?

Answer 3

Syringe parallel to occlusal plane on the side of the injection as for long buccal or parallel to long axis of tooth, as for BI

Question 4

What is the needle length required for the mental and incisive?

Answer 4

5-6 mm

short needle 25mm

Question 5

How much LA is deposited for the mental and incisive?

Answer 5

0.5-0.6 ml ¼ cartridge

Question 6

What is the target nerves of the M and I?

Answer 6

Both the mental and Incisive nerves.

Question 7

What structures are anaesthetised for the MI

Answer 7

Incisive nerve: Pulp, CT, PDL, buccal gingiva and soft tissue of premolars, canine and incisor teeth ipsilateral side to injection • Mental Nerve: lip skin, mucosa and muscles of lower lip ipsilateral side to injection

Question 8

What are precautions/considerations for the MI?

Answer 8

Age of the patient

Question 9

How many planes do you aspirate in for the MI?

Answer 9

One