Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block
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What is the optimal angle of needle approach to the Greater Palatine foramen during a maxillary nerve block?

  • 60o
  • 45o (correct)
  • 90o
  • 30o

    • What is the recommended depth of needle penetration into the Greater Palatine canal?

  • 30 mm (correct)
  • 20 mm
  • 35 mm
  • 25 mm

    • During a maxillary nerve block, how often should aspiration be performed?

  • Several times during injection (correct)
  • Only once
  • Never
  • In two planes

    • What is the recommended volume of solution to be deposited during a maxillary nerve block?

    <p>1.8 cc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of the Hematoma Approach?

    <p>Hematoma due to needle injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subjective sign of a successful maxillary nerve block?

    <p>Pressure behind the upper jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the High Tuberosity approach in Maxillary Nerve Block?

    <p>Minimizes the number of needle penetrations and total volume of anesthetic solution injected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended needle size and length for Maxillary Nerve Block?

    <p>25-gauge, 32 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the High Tuberosity approach, where is the point of needle insertion?

    <p>At the height of the mucobuccal fold in the region of the distal surface of maxillary second molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of needle penetration during the High Tuberosity approach?

    <p>30 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of the High Tuberosity approach?

    <p>Risk of hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target area of the High Tuberosity approach?

    <p>Maxillary nerve as it passes through the pterygopalatine fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical landmark for the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>Mucobuccal fold above maxillary second premolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>It minimizes the total volume of anesthetic solution injected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended type of needle for the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>A 27-gauge short needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target area for the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>Maxillary bone above the apex of the maxillary second premolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the needle during the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>Toward the bone with the bevel directed away from bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of aspiration in two planes during the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block?

    <p>It is almost negligible (95%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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