Question 599 · LDEK · Anesthesia and pharmacology in conservative dentistry
Indicate the true statements regarding Gow-Gates anesthesia:
1) syringe should be positioned in parallel to the occlusal surface of the maxillary teeth;
2) it is necessary to insert the needle into the mandibular foramen;
3) it is administered while the patient is sitting;
4) it enables anesthetizing molars in the lower arch;
5) it is administered while the patient keeps their mouth wide open;
6) liquid removed by aspiration should be stored away.
The correct answer is:
2) it is necessary to insert the needle into the mandibular foramen;
3) it is administered while the patient is sitting;
4) it enables anesthetizing molars in the lower arch;
5) it is administered while the patient keeps their mouth wide open;
6) liquid removed by aspiration should be stored away.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 4,5,6.
- C. 1,3,4.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 1,2,6.
Hint
Recall the Gow-Gates target (condylar neck), its extraoral landmarks, the required mouth opening and the safety step before injecting.
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