Blocks
- Electrical nerve blocks — a technology that involves using electrical current to block the reception or generation of pain signals.
- Branch block — a common form of local dental anesthesia, blocks the reception of pain for one quadrant of the mouth at a time. Typically given in the buccal surface (cheek). (IAB, MNB are types of this block)
- Infiltration — given below the tooth in question. Used usually for minor procedures such as fillings.
- Palatal block— given into the hard palate, useful in numbing the upper teeth.
- Intraosseous — an injection of local anesthetic given directly into the osseous (bone) structure of the tooth.
- Intrapulpal — an injection of local anesthetic given directly into the pulp of the tooth to completely desensitize the tooth.
- Acupuncture or accupressure — An alternative to chemical or electrical blocks, but is rarely used.
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