Dental Blocks
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block(Mandible)
Inferior alveolar nerve block
Date/Time: []
Indication: Dental pain
Provider: Self
Location: [L/R] Mandibular foramen
A time out was performed. The patient was informed about the risks of local anesthetic and informed on symptoms to look out for. Using landmarks, a 25-gauge needle was introduced at the mandibular angle. The needle was introduced at a 45° angle posteriorly and inferiorly until bone was contacted. The needle was advanced under constant aspiration. The needle was withdrawn approximately 5mm. [4] mL of 0.5% bupivacaine was deposited in the area. There were no complications. The patient reported almost immediate resolution of pain.
EBL: <1cc
Total time for procedure: 5 minutes
Supraperiosteal Nerve Block(Maxilla)
Supraperiosteal Dental Nerve Block
Date/Time: []
Indication: Dental pain
Provider: Self
Location: [L/R] superior gumline
A time out was performed. The patient was informed about the risks of local anesthetic and informed on symptoms to look out for. Using landmarks, a 27-gauge needle was introduced above the root of the affected molar. The needle was introduced at a 45° angle, angle posteriorly, medially, superiorly. The needle was advanced approximately 1.5 cm under constant aspiration. 4 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine was deposited in the area. There were no complications.
EBL: <1cc
Total time for procedure: 5 minutes
- Last updated February 16, 2023