Nerves

Question 1

IAN (infraorbital) nerve block topical site

Answer 1

middle of the pterygomandibular fold

Question 2

induction period of topical anesthetic

Answer 2

15-30s to 1-2mins

Question 3

duration period of topical anesthetic

Answer 3

15 mins

Question 4

mental nerve block topical site

Answer 4

depth of the vestibule between the mandibular premolars

Question 5

buccal nerve block topical site

Answer 5

on the buccal tissue that is distal and buccal to the most post. permanent molar, parallel to the occlusal plane

Question 6

incisive nerve block topical site

Answer 6

depth of the vestibule between the mandibular premolars

Question 7

infraorbital nerve block topical site

Answer 7

depth of the vestibule above the 1st premolar (#4) maxillary

Question 8

ASA(anterior superior alveolar)nerve block topical site

Answer 8

depth of the vestibule above the canine (#3)

Question 9

MSA(middle superior alveolar)nerve block topical site

Answer 9

depth of the vestibule above the 2nd premolar (#5)

Question 10

contraindications for applying topical

Answer 10

if a previous adverse/allergic reaction has occurred

Question 11

PSA nerve block topical site

Answer 11

depth of the vestibule above the distal of the 2nd molar (#7)

Question 12

Which 3 factors affect the effect of an anesthetic?

Answer 12

1) % of drug in solution
2) amount of vasoconstrictor present (ratio)
3) amount injected (# of carpules)

Question 13

nasopalatine nerve block topical site

Answer 13

lateral to the incisive papilla, directly behind max central incisors

Question 14

indications for applying topical

Answer 14

prevents gagging, relieve ulcers/sores/pain from initial needle puncture/discomfort from minor procedures

Question 15

infiltration

Answer 15

depth of the vestibule above apex of targeted tooth

Question 16

greater palatine nerve block

Answer 16

slight depression between 2nd molar and suture

Question 17

signs of toxicity of topical anesthetic

Answer 17

tissue sloughing (white, scaly), redness in area of application, localized swelling, pain in area of applications