Describe the field of anesthesia for the infraorbital (IO) nerve block

What will be an ideal response?


The IO nerve block will affect structures innervated by the anterior and middle superior alveolar and IO nerves. Areas anesthetized include the pulps of the maxillary central incisors through the canines, premolars, and their facial periodontium; and the lower eyelid, lateral aspect of nose, and upper lip. In some individuals, the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar is also anesthetized.

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________—contains both diagnoses and procedure codes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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