Intraoral field block anesthesia for extraoral lesions

Area of Science:

• Dental Anesthesia
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• Extraoral surgical procedures often require effective local anesthesia.
• Traditional anesthesia methods may have limitations in safety or ease of administration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present intraoral field block anesthesia as a safe and easy technique for extraoral surgical procedures.
• To discuss anesthetic volume monitoring and hemostasis augmentation.

Main Methods:

• Administration of intraoral field block anesthesia.
• Monitoring of injected anesthetic volumes.
• Augmentation of hemostasis with topical epinephrine when needed.
• Substitution of mepivacaine when vasoconstrictors are contraindicated.

Main Results:

• Intraoral field block anesthesia is demonstrated as an extremely safe technique.
• The technique is also highlighted for its ease of administration.
• Strategies for managing hemostasis and anesthetic selection are provided.

Conclusions:

• Intraoral field block anesthesia is a highly recommended technique for extraoral surgeries.
• Adherence to volume monitoring and appropriate anesthetic choice ensures optimal outcomes.
• The technique provides a valuable alternative for patients with contraindications to vasoconstrictors.