Topical

Question 1

Where should the topical be applied for a greater palatine nerve block?

Answer 1

Midway b/w the max 2nd molar & midline of the palate

Question 2

What type of topical produces anesthesia by reducing the temp. of the tissue?

Answer 2

Ethyl chloride

Refrigerant spray

Question 3

Which of the following topical can the DA apply?
Cetacaine spray
Xylocaine paste

Answer 3

Xylocaine paste

No spray

Question 4

What is the function of topical?

Answer 4

Reduce pain sensation of the tiny nerve endings close to the surface of the oral mucosa

Question 5

Where should topical be applied for a mand. block?

What syringe & needle size?

Answer 5

In the depressed area near the ant. pillar of the soft palate along the ant. border of the ramus
Aspirating syringe & long needle

Question 6

Where should a topical anesthetic be applied for a mand. block?

Answer 6

In the muccobuccal fold at the apex area of the root

Same for all max. infil. inject.

Question 7

Can the DA or RDA apply an aerosol topical anesthetic?

Answer 7

NO

only gel,cream,paste,ointment or liquid

Question 8

Where should the topical be applied for an infra orbital block?

Answer 8

Opposite the max. 2nd bicuspid

About 5mm outward from buccal surface