Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD, is director and an affiliate assistant professor in the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education program at Eastern Washington University 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.