Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Sept 2001

Alternative to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Anesthesia When Placing Mandibular Dental Implants Posterior to the Mental Foramen

DDS, MS and
DDS, MS, PhD
Page Range: 127 – 133
DOI: 10.1563/1548-1336(2001)027<0127:ATTIAN>2.3.CO;2
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Abstract

Local anesthesia block of the inferior alveolar nerve is routinely taught throughout dental education. This commonly used technique eliminates all somatosensory perception of the mandible, mandibular teeth, floor of the mouth, ipsilateral tongue, and all but the lateral (buccal) gingivae. Generally, the dentist or surgeon desires these structures to be anesthetized. However, in the placement of mandibular implants, it may be useful for the patient to be able to sense when the inferior alveolar nerve is in danger of being damaged, possibly producing permanent paresthesia. In this article, the technique of mandibular infiltration prior to mandibular implant placement in the mandible is discussed.

Copyright: American Academy of Implant Dentistry
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