Which of the following spaces has important landmarks for administering either the inferior alveolar block or Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block?
A)Submasseteric space
B)Submandibular space
C)Pterygomandibular space
D)Parapharyngeal space

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The pterygomandibular space contains important landmarks for administering both the inferior alveolar block and Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block, including the lingula, the insertion of the temporalis muscle, and the medial and lateral pterygoid muscles. The submasseteric space is not commonly used for dental anesthesia, the submandibular space is more commonly used for anesthesia of the tongue and facial soft tissues, and the parapharyngeal space is not directly involved in dental anesthesia.

Which of the Following Spaces Has Important Landmarks for Administering