Exam 18: Anatomy of Intraoral Injections

Which of the following structures would be rendered insensitive after a successful inferior alveolar nerve block? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Posterior superior alveolar nerve

Which of the following nerves must be anesthetized for a crown preparation on a mandibular second molar tooth? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Anterior superior alveolar nerve

Which of the following branches of the mandibular nerve do not supply teeth? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Palatal gingiva of the maxillary second molar tooth

Placing a needle into the mental foramen may damage the mental nerve.

A patient enters your dental clinic complaining of a toothache in the maxillary premolar and first molar regions. Upon examination, you do not find any underlying dental problems; however, you notice that the patient is likely suffering from a severe maxillary sinus infection. Which of the following nerves are the most likely sources of the pain? (Select all that apply.)

When performing an inferior alveolar nerve block, which of the following structures should be avoided in the pterygomandibular space? (Select all that apply.)

The inability to open the mouth is known as ____________________.

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Buccal gingiva of the mandibular first premolar tooth

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Palatal gingiva of the maxillary canine tooth

Which of the following characteristics can be used to determine the effectiveness of an infraorbital nerve block? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Middle superior alveolar nerve

While administering an inferior alveolar nerve block, a slow-developing hematoma appears in the space below the zygomatic bone. What structure was probably punctured by the hypodermic needle?

An injection into the mucosa lateral to the pterygomandibular fold can be used to block which of the following nerves? (Select all that apply.)

An injection into the foramen between the roots of the first and second mandibular premolars would block which of the following nerves? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nerves with the teeth and surrounding soft tissue they supply. There is more than one answer, and nerves can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Maxillary second and third molars

Match the nerves with the teeth and surrounding soft tissue they supply. There is more than one answer, and nerves can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Maxillary canine

Match the nerves to their area of distribution. An answer can be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Mucosa of the secondary palate