Efficacy of a conventional inferior alveolar nerve block compared to the Vazirani–Akinosi and Gow-Gates techniques for mandibular anesthesia

Background: The conventional inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) cannot be employed in clinical scenarios with trismus. In addition, it is a blind procedure, so failure to follow the ideal anatomical landmarks and improper positioning of the needle may result in anesthesia failure. This study evalu...

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Main Authors: Rishabh Shah, Pallavi Kalia, B S Dayanithi, Sunil Kumar Gulia, Rishabh Bhanot, Sasikanth Challari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Dental Journal
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Online Access:http://www.scidentj.com/article.asp?issn=2580-6548;year=2021;volume=5;issue=1;spage=20;epage=23;aulast=Shah