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. 2011 Oct-Dec;1(1):53-4.
doi: 10.1016/S2212-4268(11)60014-6.

Infra-orbital nerve block anesthesia-extended coverage using intra-oral 'molar approach'

Rishi Kumar Bali  1 , Vijay P Nautiyal  2 , Praveen Sharma  3 , Rohit Sharma  4
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Infra-orbital nerve block anesthesia-extended coverage using intra-oral 'molar approach'

Rishi Kumar Bali et al. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2011 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

The maxillary teeth are supplied by the anterior, middle and posterior superior alveolar nerves. The anterior and middle superior alveolar (AMSA) nerves exit the skull from the infra-orbital foramen, where they can be blocked for procedures on the maxillary anteriors and premolars. Sometimes, the middle superior alveolar nerve has a variant course and is not blocked by the conventional block technique. A new technique has been described for blocking the AMSA nerves, keeping in view the alternate pathway of the middle superior alveolar nerve.

Keywords: Infra-orbital nerve block.

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