Question 1

What usually causes the discomfort associated with the IA injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lingual shock 
B)  Needle close to the lingual nerve 
C)  All options listed 
D)  None of the options listed 
A)  Lingual shock 
B)  Needle close to the lingual nerve 
C)  All options listed 
D)  None of the options listed C

Question 2

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-Does not massage anesthetic solution into foramen

Accepted Answer

A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates 
A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates C

Question 3

Best practices for administering the IA block injection include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  After gently making contact with the bone,withdraw slightly and then begin the deposition of solution. 
B)  Deposition of solution at the target area will provide the most anesthetic power. 
C)  Deposit a small amount of the local anesthetic agent as the needle enters the tissue after each aspiration. 
D)  All options listed 
A)  After gently making contact with the bone,withdraw slightly and then begin the deposition of solution. 
B)  Deposition of solution at the target area will provide the most anesthetic power. 
C)  Deposit a small amount of the local anesthetic agent as the needle enters the tissue after each aspiration. 
D)  All options listed B

Question 4

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-A true mandibular block because it anesthetizes almost the entire mandibular nerve

Accepted Answer

A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates 
A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates

Question 5

The Vazirani-Akinosi block is useful when soft tissue structures such as the tongue or buccal fat pad persistently obstruct the view of the intraoral landmarks used in the IA block.The mylohyoid nerve is anesthetized during the Vazirani-Akinosi block.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 6

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-Useful for extensive procedures during quadrant dentistry or with failure of IA block

Accepted Answer

A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates 
A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates

Question 7

What injection,in addition to the IA block,should be considered if the clinician will be performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the mandibular molars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gow-Gates 
B)  Mental block 
C)  Buccal block 
D)  Incisive block 
A)  Gow-Gates 
B)  Mental block 
C)  Buccal block 
D)  Incisive block

Question 8

The needle is advanced and gentle bone contact is made for which injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal 
B)  IA 
C)  Gow-Gates 
D)  IA and Gow-Gates 
E)  All options listed 
A)  Buccal 
B)  IA 
C)  Gow-Gates 
D)  IA and Gow-Gates 
E)  All options listed

Question 9

Periodontal ligament injections are utilized when pulpal anesthesia is indicated on a single tooth in the mandibular arch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lingual shock may occur as the needle passes by the inferior alveolar nerve during the IA block.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There is no need for the clinician to shake or vibrate the tissue of the cheek to distract the patient.This action would move the needle and its bevel out of the correct pathway to the target area,causing less effective administration,possible trauma,and then pain to the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 12

When administering the IA block injection,what other nerve may inadvertently be anesthetized?

Accepted Answer

A)  PSA 
B)  Facial nerve 
C)  Lingual nerve 
D)  Mandibular nerve 
A)  PSA 
B)  Facial nerve 
C)  Lingual nerve 
D)  Mandibular nerve

Question 13

Where is the injection site for the local anesthesia of the mylohyoid nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halfway in the dental arch 
B)  Mesial to the existing premolar 
C)  Distal to the existing premolar 
D)  At the apex of the mesial root of the mandibular first molar 
A)  Halfway in the dental arch 
B)  Mesial to the existing premolar 
C)  Distal to the existing premolar 
D)  At the apex of the mesial root of the mandibular first molar

Question 14

What is a noticeable difference between the mental block and the incisive block?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is pulpal anesthesia of the involved teeth with an incisive block 
B)  There is pulpal anesthesia of the involved teeth with a mental block 
C)  The syringe angulation is different between the two blocks 
D)  The needle target site is different between the two blocks 
A)  There is pulpal anesthesia of the involved teeth with an incisive block 
B)  There is pulpal anesthesia of the involved teeth with a mental block 
C)  The syringe angulation is different between the two blocks 
D)  The needle target site is different between the two blocks

Question 15

Numbness or tingling of the lower lip is a good indication that profound anesthesia has occurred.It is also an indicator that the inferior alveolar nerve has been initially anesthetized.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 16

Which mandibular injection has the second highest rate of developing the complication of a hematoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  IA nerve block 
B)  Buccal block 
C)  Mental block 
D)  Gow-Gates 
A)  IA nerve block 
B)  Buccal block 
C)  Mental block 
D)  Gow-Gates

Question 17

Anesthesia of the lingual nerve requires a separate technique and/or injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is the correct order for the administering of injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  PSA,Gow-Gates,B 
B)  PSA,MSA,ASA,IA,B 
C)  IA,B,PSA,MSA,ASA 
D)  Mental,IA,ASA,PSA 
A)  PSA,Gow-Gates,B 
B)  PSA,MSA,ASA,IA,B 
C)  IA,B,PSA,MSA,ASA 
D)  Mental,IA,ASA,PSA

Question 19

Which of the following mandibular supplemental injections enters the alveolar bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supraperiosteal 
B)  Intraseptal 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Supraperiosteal 
B)  Intraseptal 
C)  Periodontal ligament 
D)  All options listed

Question 20

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-Massage anesthetic solution into foramen

Accepted Answer

A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates 
A) IA block 
B) Buccal block 
C) Mental block 
D) Incisive block 
E) Gow-Gates

What usually causes the discomfort associated with the IA injection?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Does not massage anesthetic solution into foramen

Best practices for administering the IA block injection include which of the following?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -A true mandibular block because it anesthetizes almost the entire mandibular nerve

The Vazirani-Akinosi block is useful when soft tissue structures such as the tongue or buccal fat pad persistently obstruct the view of the intraoral landmarks used in the IA block.The mylohyoid nerve is anesthetized during the Vazirani-Akinosi block.

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Useful for extensive procedures during quadrant dentistry or with failure of IA block

What injection,in addition to the IA block,should be considered if the clinician will be performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the mandibular molars?

The needle is advanced and gentle bone contact is made for which injection?

Periodontal ligament injections are utilized when pulpal anesthesia is indicated on a single tooth in the mandibular arch.

Lingual shock may occur as the needle passes by the inferior alveolar nerve during the IA block.

There is no need for the clinician to shake or vibrate the tissue of the cheek to distract the patient.This action would move the needle and its bevel out of the correct pathway to the target area,causing less effective administration,possible trauma,and then pain to the patient.

When administering the IA block injection,what other nerve may inadvertently be anesthetized?

Where is the injection site for the local anesthesia of the mylohyoid nerve?

What is a noticeable difference between the mental block and the incisive block?

Numbness or tingling of the lower lip is a good indication that profound anesthesia has occurred.It is also an indicator that the inferior alveolar nerve has been initially anesthetized.

Which mandibular injection has the second highest rate of developing the complication of a hematoma?

Anesthesia of the lingual nerve requires a separate technique and/or injection.

Which is the correct order for the administering of injections?

Which of the following mandibular supplemental injections enters the alveolar bone?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Massage anesthetic solution into foramen

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Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

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Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

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Exam 13: Mandibular Anesthesia

What usually causes the discomfort associated with the IA injection?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Does not massage anesthetic solution into foramen

Best practices for administering the IA block injection include which of the following?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -A true mandibular block because it anesthetizes almost the entire mandibular nerve

The Vazirani-Akinosi block is useful when soft tissue structures such as the tongue or buccal fat pad persistently obstruct the view of the intraoral landmarks used in the IA block.The mylohyoid nerve is anesthetized during the Vazirani-Akinosi block.

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Useful for extensive procedures during quadrant dentistry or with failure of IA block

What injection,in addition to the IA block,should be considered if the clinician will be performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the mandibular molars?

The needle is advanced and gentle bone contact is made for which injection?

Periodontal ligament injections are utilized when pulpal anesthesia is indicated on a single tooth in the mandibular arch.

Lingual shock may occur as the needle passes by the inferior alveolar nerve during the IA block.

There is no need for the clinician to shake or vibrate the tissue of the cheek to distract the patient.This action would move the needle and its bevel out of the correct pathway to the target area,causing less effective administration,possible trauma,and then pain to the patient.

When administering the IA block injection,what other nerve may inadvertently be anesthetized?

Where is the injection site for the local anesthesia of the mylohyoid nerve?

What is a noticeable difference between the mental block and the incisive block?

Numbness or tingling of the lower lip is a good indication that profound anesthesia has occurred.It is also an indicator that the inferior alveolar nerve has been initially anesthetized.

Which mandibular injection has the second highest rate of developing the complication of a hematoma?

Anesthesia of the lingual nerve requires a separate technique and/or injection.

Which is the correct order for the administering of injections?

Which of the following mandibular supplemental injections enters the alveolar bone?

Match the name of the mandibular injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once. -Massage anesthetic solution into foramen

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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