Mandibular anesthesia

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Vazirani-Akinosi Closed- Mouth Mandibular block: Nerves anaesthetized: Inferior alveolar nerve. Mental and incisive nerves. Lingual nerve. Nerve to mylohyoid Areas anaesthetized:...  Body of the mandible and mandibular teeth to the midline.  Anterior two thirds of the tongue, floor of the mouth, and lingual soft tissues and periosteum. • Buccal mucoperiosteum and mucous membrane in front of the mental foramen. Indications:  Limited mandibular opening.  Multiple procedures on mandibular teeth. Contraindications:  Infection or acute inflammation.  Children and physically or mentally handicapped adults.  Inability to visualize or to gain access to the lingual aspect of the ramus. [Show More]

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