MAXILLARY ANESTHESIA

Basic Injection Technique Check flow of local anesthetic Position the patient Prepare the tissue Communicate with the patient Establish hand rest

Basic Injection Technique Make the tissue taut Keep the syringe out of patient sight Bevel the needle toward the bone Insert the needle Deposit while advancing the needle

Basic Injection Technique Aspirate Slowly inject Communicate with the patient Withdraw the needle Cap the needle Watch the patient Record the injection in the patient chart

Infiltration - Palate Nerves Terminal branches - Greater Palatine nerve Nasopalatine nerve Area Palatal soft tissue in area of injection

Infiltration - Palate Indications Limited area Hemostasis Contraindications More than 2 teeth Inflammation/infection at site

Infiltration - Palate Advantages Hemostasis Minimal area affected Disadvantages Potentially traumatic

Infiltration - Palate Technique Apply topical, pressure Insert into gingiva in center of area - 5-10 mm from gingival margin Aspirate (positive results are rare) Inject 0.2-.3 ml, slowly

Signs and Symptoms Numbness, blanching of palatal soft tissue No pain during dental therapy

Failures of Anesthesia Quite rare Failure of hemostasis Inflammation Lack of vasoconstrictor

Complications Necrosis of soft tissue (due to excess vasoconstriction)