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Maxillary nerve block--a new approach using a computer-controlled anesthetic delivery system for maxillary sinus
Devorah Schwartz-Arad1, Eran Dolev, Wayne Williams
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. dubish@post.tau.ac.il
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|June 19, 2004
Summary
The Wand system provides a more confident and easier approach for maxillary nerve blocks, essential for sinus floor elevation procedures. This computer-controlled system enhances anesthesia delivery for dental surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Anesthesiology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- The maxillary nerve block is crucial for hemimaxilla anesthesia, particularly for maxillary sinus procedures.
- Computer-controlled anesthetic delivery systems offer potential advantages over traditional syringes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Wand system for maxillary nerve blocks in sinus floor elevation procedures.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of computer-controlled anesthesia delivery for this specific dental surgery.
Main Methods:
- 61 patients received 76 maxillary nerve blocks using the Wand system via the greater palatine nerve approach.
- 2% lidocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline was administered; anesthesia success and complications were recorded.
Main Results:
- The Wand system facilitated easier localization of the greater palatine foramen.
- Local infiltration or an extra infraorbital block was occasionally needed, but no bony obstructions or complications occurred.
Conclusions:
- The Wand system offers advantages over hand-held syringes for greater palatine block technique.
- This computer-controlled method allows for greater ease and confidence in performing maxillary nerve blocks for sinus elevation.