A block of which nerve would provide anesthesia to the lower teeth and chin?
A) maxillary branch of cranial nerve V
B) mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
C) glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
D) cranial nerve VII

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The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V3) provides sensory innervation to the lower teeth and chin, making it the correct nerve to block for anesthesia in these areas.

A Block of Which Nerve Would Provide Anesthesia to the Lower