Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-Pulpal anesthesia of the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar
A)Anterior superior alveolar injection
B)Middle superior alveolar injection
C)Posterior superior alveolar injection
D)Infraorbital
E)Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine

Question

Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia.Names of injections may be used more than once.

-Pulpal anesthesia of the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar
A)Anterior superior alveolar injection
B)Middle superior alveolar injection
C)Posterior superior alveolar injection
D)Infraorbital
E)Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar is innervated by the posterior superior alveolar nerve, making the posterior superior alveolar injection the best choice for pulpal anesthesia in this area.

Match the Name of the Maxillary Injection to the Landmarks