Local anesthetic techniques providing pain control in the maxillary arch are described in this program following a review of the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve. Techniques include infiltration (supraperiosteal), anterior superior alveolar nerve block; middle superior alveolar nerve block; posterior superior alveolar nerve block; anterior superior alveolar nerve block; and palatal injection techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Select the appropriate maxillary injection technique for the planned dental procedure
• Name the branches of the Vth cranial nerve and discuss their relevance to dental treatment
  
• Describe the indications for, and technique of, maxillary infiltration
• Describe the indications for, and technique of, the posterior superior alveolar nerve block
• Describe the indications for, and technique of, the anterior superior alveolar nerve block
• Describe the indications for, and technique of, the anterior middle superior alveolar nerve block
• List the recommended volume of local anesthetic solution for each maxillary injection technique

Course created: 2016
Course reviewed: 2024