Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD, is director and an affiliate assistant professor in the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education program at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Spokane. He is a co-author of the textbook Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals.
In addition to the conventional Halsted inferior alveolar nerve block and two well-known alternatives, this discussion will examine key features of other mandibular block techniques and short needle approaches.
Clinicians should be aware of current Food and Drug Administration-approved recommendations when determining the appropriate dose for individual patients.