Blocks | Nerve Block

Mental

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on area innervated by mental nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...

Inferior Alveolar

Head, Jaw

Distribution Mandibular teeth (excluding buccal gingiva of mandibular molars) Lower lip, chin and tongue Indications Dental pain (caries, dry socket, abscess) Fractures (mandibular, alveolar ridge, dental) Lingual lacerations Contraindications Infection over site...

Infraorbital

Head, Midface

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on areas innervated by infraorbital nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...

Supraorbital

Forehead, Head

Indications Trauma or need to perform painful procedure on area innervated by supraorbital nerve Contraindications Infection overlying injection site Allergy to local anesthetic Distortion of anatomical landmarks Equipment 2-5cc of local anesthetic of choice Syringe...