Question 120 · LDEK · Anesthetic techniques

Terminal branches of which nerves need to be anesthetised in order to perform painless extraction of the upper second molar?

  1. A. buccal nerve, greater palatine nerve and alveolar superior posterior branches.
  2. B. alveolar superior posterior branches, incisive nerve.
  3. C. alveolar supieror posterior branches, minor palatine nerve.
  4. D. greater palatine nerve, alveolar superior posterior branches.
  5. E. greater palatine nerve, alveolar superior middle branches.
Hint

Consider which nerves supply the pulp and buccal tissues of upper molars and which supplies the palatal mucosa in that region.

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