Trigeminal Nerve
The main trunk nerve which serves the upper and lower oral cavity.
Superior
In anatomy it denotes the "upper" area
Inferior
In anatomy it denotes the "lower" of 2 parts
Intraosseous
Into the bone" An injection into a bone
Local Anesthetic
A numbing material injected into the gingival tissue of the oral cavity, in preparation for a dental procedure. Numbs a specific area
Infiltration
Near apex of tooth placed in area of treatment; most commonly used on the maxillary anteriors.
Epinephrine
The most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry; it has the function of preparing the body for "fright, flight, or fight". It is added to some anesthetic solutions to prolong the anesthesia
Carpule
A sealed glass vial containing a sterile solution for the purpose of injecting / cartridge
General Anesthesia
Complete unconsciousness
Intramuscular
Into the muscle" An injection into a muscle
Lumen
Hollow center of needle
PSI
Pounds per square inch
Block Injection
A local anesthetic injection when placed into the retromolar area, numbs 6-8 teeth of the LL or LR quadrants
Aspirating Syringe
Most common syringe used in dentistry; designed to allow the operator to check the position of the needle before depositing the anesthetic solution
Baseline
A measurement in liters, referring to N2O, when the patient first begins to feel a sensation of calm. Amount of N2O needed to produce analgesia