The lingual nerve is usually anesthetized along with the IA nerve when an IA nerve block is administered.

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The lingual nerve is often anesthetized along with the inferior alveolar (IA) nerve during an IA nerve block because it runs in close proximity to the IA nerve, and the local anesthetic usually spreads to affect it as well.

The Lingual Nerve Is Usually Anesthetized Along with the IA