Which nerve is anesthetized through localized diffusion of the local anesthetic agent through the tissue when administering an inferior alveolar block?
A) Posterior superior alveolar nerve
B) Anterior superior alveolar nerve
C) Lingual nerve
D) Mandibular nerve

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The lingual nerve is often anesthetized during an inferior alveolar block due to the close proximity of the injection site, allowing the anesthetic to diffuse and affect the lingual nerve.

Which Nerve Is Anesthetized Through Localized Diffusion of the Local