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A method for teaching the classical inferior alveolar nerve block

D B Jenkins1, G K Spackman

  • 1Section of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Alton 62002, USA.

Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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A novel teaching method enhances dental students' ability to perform inferior alveolar nerve blocks. This approach uses cadaver dissection to improve anatomical understanding and clinical skills before patient procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Anatomy
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Inferior alveolar nerve block is a crucial dental procedure.
  • Students often experience anxiety and difficulty with their first injection.
  • Traditional teaching methods may not fully bridge anatomical knowledge and clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a new teaching method for the inferior alveolar nerve block.
  • To improve dental students' understanding and practical skills.
  • To reduce anxiety associated with initial patient injections.

Main Methods:

  • A teaching method combining lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory sessions.
  • Utilized dissected cadavers with intact oral cavities for anatomical visualization.

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  • Exposed relevant anatomical structures including the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves.
  • Included practice of the inferior alveolar nerve block on cadavers.

    • Main Results:

    • The method provided a clear correlation between anatomical landmarks and clinical injection sites.
    • Students gained hands-on experience and improved understanding before patient contact.
    • The approach reinforced the clinical relevance of anatomical knowledge.

    Conclusions:

    • This cadaver-based teaching method effectively enhances dental students' competency in performing inferior alveolar nerve blocks.
    • It improves anatomical understanding, clinical skills, and reduces procedural anxiety.
    • This approach offers a valuable adjunct to traditional dental education for regional anesthesia.