Question 290 · LDEK · Anesthesia and pharmacology in conservative dentistry

Indicate the true statements concerning the Gow-Gates block:

1) requires the use of the WAND system;
2) requires an injection into the mandibular foramen;
3) is performed in the patient's sitting position;
4) makes anesthesia of the lower molars possible;
5) requires only one injection;
6) limits the risk of trismus.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,4,5.
  3. C. 1,3,4.
  4. D. 4,5,6.
  5. E. 1,2,6.
Hint

Recall where the needle is aimed in the Gow-Gates technique and which nerves one deposit at that site can block.

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