Open AccessMaxillary nerve block via the greater palatine canal: An old technique revisited
Author(s) -
Georges Aoun,
Ibrahim Zaarour,
Saydé Sokhn,
Ibrahim Nasseh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.165930
Subject(s) - medicine , maxillary nerve , maxilla , dentistry , nerve block , orthodontics , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
Maxillary nerve block through the greater palatine canal is rarely adopted by dental practitioners due to lack of experience in the technique at hand which may lead into several complications. Nevertheless, it is an excellent method to achieve profound anesthesia in the maxilla. This review focuses on the anatomy as well as the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with this technique.