All of the nerve blocks are maxillary EXCEPT?

All of the nerve blocks are maxillary EXCEPT?

• A. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
• B. Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve Block
• C. Infraorbital Nerve Block
• D. Greater Palatine Nerve Block

Answer: (A)

Nerve blocks used in dentistry align with the division of the trigeminal nerve that supplies the region. Blocks aiming at the maxilla target the maxillary division (V2) and anesthetize the upper jaw structures: the posterior superior alveolar nerve block covers the maxillary molars and surrounding tissues, the infraorbital nerve block handles the anterior maxillary teeth and midface, and the greater palatine nerve block numbs the posterior palate and its gingiva. In contrast, the inferior alveolar nerve block targets the mandibular division (V3). It anesthetizes the lower teeth on one side along with related gingiva and parts of the lower lip and chin. Since this is a mandibular, not maxillary, nerve block, it is the exception.

Nerve blocks used in dentistry align with the division of the trigeminal nerve that supplies the region. Blocks aiming at the maxilla target the maxillary division (V2) and anesthetize the upper jaw structures: the posterior superior alveolar nerve block covers the maxillary molars and surrounding tissues, the infraorbital nerve block handles the anterior maxillary teeth and midface, and the greater palatine nerve block numbs the posterior palate and its gingiva.

In contrast, the inferior alveolar nerve block targets the mandibular division (V3). It anesthetizes the lower teeth on one side along with related gingiva and parts of the lower lip and chin. Since this is a mandibular, not maxillary, nerve block, it is the exception.