Anesthesia · single question
Which local anesthetic technique is appropriate for exploring a lesion in the mandibular retromolar region?
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Correct answer: A. IANB and long buccal
The inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anesthetizes the mandibular teeth and lingual soft tissues, while the long buccal nerve innervates the buccal soft tissues of the posterior mandible. The combination covers hard and soft tissue for mandibular surgical procedures.