A Modified Implant Surgical Guide for the Administration of Maxillary Nerve Block Anesthesia Intraorally via the Greater Palatine Foramen: Case Report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2019 Sep/Oct;33(5):1254-1259. doi: 10.11607/jomi.7734.

Abstract

Block anesthesia for the maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve is a suitable approach when an entire quadrant of teeth and/or associated structures are involved. The most effective approach to anesthetize the maxillary branch is intraorally via the greater palatine canal. This case report describes the use of a computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) implant surgical template designed with a guide channel to allow for the administration of maxillary nerve block through the greater palatine canal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Dental*
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Humans
  • Maxilla
  • Maxillary Nerve
  • Nerve Block*