The<unk>  nerve is a branch of the mandibular (V3) division of the trigeminal nerve
Provides sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the<unk>  mucous membrane<unk>  nerve block is an effective means of anesthesia for tongue lacerations and avoids the anesthesia of the lip, chin, and teeth that inferior alveolar nerve block causes
No chance of accidental carotid artery puncture compared to IANB
Studies have shown lower rates of nerve injury and trismus compared to IANB as well as greater success rates
Studies have shown lower rates of nerve injury and trismus compared to IANB as well as greater success rates
Nerve block: Lingual
Nerve block: Auricular
Nerve Block: Supraorbital
Nerve Block: Occipital
Nerve Block: Penile
Nerve Block: Infraorbital
Nerve Block: Superior Alveolar
Nerve block: Supraperiosteal