Question 1

What is the median palatine raphe?
A) A fibrous band of tissue
B) A landmark for the administration of the anterior middle superior alveolar block
C) The tissue that covers the suture between the two palatine processes of the maxillae
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The median palatine raphe is a fibrous band of tissue that covers the suture between the two palatine processes of the maxillae.It is a landmark for the administration of the anterior middle superior alveolar block.

Question 2

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Posterior hard palate and posterior lingual gingival tissue of the posterior teeth
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The greater palatine nerve innervates the posterior hard palate and posterior lingual gingival tissue of the posterior teeth.

Question 3

With which teeth will the clinician have a higher degree success in achieving profound anesthetic with infiltration of local anesthetic?
A) Maxillary teeth
B) Mandibular anterior teeth
C) Mandibular posterior teeth
D) Equal success no matter the arch

Accepted Answer

The clinician will have a higher degree of success in achieving profound anesthetic with infiltration of local anesthetic in the maxillary teeth.

Question 4

The maxillary tuberosity is a landmark for the administration of which injection?
A) Anterior superior alveolar block
B) Middle superior alveolar block
C) Posterior superior alveolar block
D) Inferior alveolar block

Accepted Answer

The maxillary tuberosity is a landmark for the administration of the posterior superior alveolar block.

Question 5

The lesser palatine foramen transmits the lesser palatine nerve and blood vessels to the soft palate and tonsils.Due to close proximity to the greater palatine foramen and its nerve,the patient's soft palate can become inadvertently anesthetized with the greater palatine block.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true.The lesser palatine foramen trAnswermits the lesser palatine nerve and blood vessels to the soft palate and tonsils.Due to close proximity to the greater palatine foramen and its nerve,the patient's soft palate can become inadvertently anesthetized with the greater palatine block.

Question 6

What is the name of the foramen located posterior to the maxillary central incisors?
A) Mental foramen
B) Infraorbital foramen
C) Incisive foramen
D) Lingual foramen

Accepted Answer

The incisive foramen is located posterior to the maxillary central incisors.

Question 7

What is the name of the radiopaque line that denotes where the ramus joins the body of the mandible?
A) Mylohyoid line
B) Internal oblique line
C) External oblique line
D) Coronoid notch

Accepted Answer

The external oblique line or ridge of bone is a crest where the ramus joins the body of the mandible.

Question 8

What is the name of the opening that is located between the apices of the mandibular first and second premolars?
A) Mandibular foramen
B) Lingual foramen
C) Mandibular symphysis
D) Mental foramen

Accepted Answer

The mental foramen is the name of the opening that is located between the apices of the mandibular first and second premolars.

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Maxillary central incisors,lateral incisors,and canines
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to...

Question 10

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-In some cases,the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to...

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Afferent nerve for mandibular anterior teeth and premolars
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The incisive nerve innervates the mandibular anterior teeth and premolars.

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Afferent nerve for the chin,lower lip,and labial mucosa of anterior teeth and premolars
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The mental nerve innervates the chin and lower lip.

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-The tongue
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The lingual nerve innervates the tongue.

Answer: H
 The incisive nerve also innervates the anterior portion of the tongue, but its predominant structures are the mandibular anterior teeth and associated tissues.

Question 14

Which of the following is a prominent landmark for the administration of the anterior superior alveolar block?
A) Canine fossa
B) Canine eminence
C) Infraorbital foramen
D) Posterosuperior to the roots of the maxillary canine teeth

Accepted Answer

The facial ridge over the maxillary canine,the canine eminence,is especially prominent,making it a landmark for the administration of the anterior superior alveolar block.

Question 15

Which bones does the mandible have a movable articulation with?
A) Maxillae
B) Temporal bones
C) Sphenoid bone
D) Palatal bones

Accepted Answer

The mandible has a movable articulation with the temporal bones.

Question 16

Which area of the maxilla articulates with the other to form the anterior or major part of the hard palate?
A) Zygomatic process
B) Frontal process
C) Palatine process
D) Alveolar processes

Accepted Answer

Each palatine process of the maxilla articulates with the other to form the anterior or major part of the hard palate.

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary molars
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The posterior superior alveolar nerve innervates the buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary molars.

Answer: D
 The greater palatine nerve innervates the hard palate.

Answer: E
 The nasopalatine nerve innervates the palatal gingival tissue of the maxillary central incisors.

Answer: F
 The lingual nerve innervates the tongue and the lingual gingival tissue of the mandibular teeth.

Answer: G
 The mental nerve innervates the chin, lower lip, and labial gingival tissue of the mandibular teeth.

Answer: H
 The incisive nerve innervates the palatal gingival tissue of the maxillary anterior teeth.

Question 18

The coronoid notch is a landmark for the administration of which injection?
A) Anterior superior alveolar nerve block
B) Posterior superior alveolar nerve block
C) Inferior alveolar nerve block
D) Lingual nerve block

Accepted Answer

The coronoid notch is a landmark for the administration of the inferior alveolar nerve block.

Question 19

Which part of the maxilla articulates with the zygomatic bone laterally,thus completing the infraorbital rim?
A) Zygomatic process
B) Frontal process
C) Palatine process
D) Alveolar processes

Accepted Answer

The zygomatic process of the maxilla articulates with the zygomatic bone laterally,thus completing the infraorbital rim.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates.
-Mucosa of the anterior hard palate
A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve
B)Middle superior alveolar nerve
C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve
D)Greater palatine nerve
E)Nasopalatine nerve
F)Lingual nerve
G)Mental nerve
H)Incisive nerve

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the name of the nerve to...

Quiz 10: Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

What is the median palatine raphe?

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Posterior hard palate and posterior lingual gingival tissue of the posterior teeth

With which teeth will the clinician have a higher degree success in achieving profound anesthetic with infiltration of local anesthetic?

The maxillary tuberosity is a landmark for the administration of which injection?

The lesser palatine foramen transmits the lesser palatine nerve and blood vessels to the soft palate and tonsils.Due to close proximity to the greater palatine foramen and its nerve,the patient's soft palate can become inadvertently anesthetized with the greater palatine block.

What is the name of the foramen located posterior to the maxillary central incisors?

What is the name of the radiopaque line that denotes where the ramus joins the body of the mandible?

What is the name of the opening that is located between the apices of the mandibular first and second premolars?

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Maxillary central incisors,lateral incisors,and canines

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -In some cases,the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Afferent nerve for mandibular anterior teeth and premolars

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Afferent nerve for the chin,lower lip,and labial mucosa of anterior teeth and premolars

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -The tongue

Which of the following is a prominent landmark for the administration of the anterior superior alveolar block?

Which bones does the mandible have a movable articulation with?

Which area of the maxilla articulates with the other to form the anterior or major part of the hard palate?

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary molars

The coronoid notch is a landmark for the administration of which injection?

Which part of the maxilla articulates with the zygomatic bone laterally,thus completing the infraorbital rim?

MATCHING Match the name of the nerve to the predominant structures that it innervates. -Mucosa of the anterior hard palate