Question 524 · LDEK · Anesthesia and pharmacology in conservative dentistry

Facial nerve paralysis during anesthesia may result from:

1) administration of the anesthetic in the area of parotid gland;
2) incorrect administration of the anesthetic during buccal nerve block;
3) administration of the anesthetic beyond the posterior border of the mandible;
4) using too short injection needle.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1, 2.
  2. B. 2, 3.
  3. C. 3, 4.
  4. D. 1, 4.
  5. E. 1, 3.
Hint

Think about where the facial nerve branches run in relation to the mandibular ramus during an inferior alveolar block.

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