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If the nerve block is unsuccessful, or if the exact location of the infraorbital foramen is unclear, a field block is a useful alternative.
To perform a field block, inject 5 mL of anesthetic solution into the upper buccal fold in an arc-shaped distribution. Massage the area for 10-15 seconds to speed the onset of anesthesia. Although this technique is not as precise as the previously discussed nerve block, it often accomplishes the same anesthetic effect.
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Infraorbital nerve.
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Area of anesthesia for infraorbital nerve block.
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Intraoral approach for infraorbital nerve block.
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Technique for extraoral infraorbital nerve block.
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Infraorbital nerve block, intraoral approach.
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