Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Key differences for NEET MDS
Lidocaine = most commonly used LA agent worldwide. Articaine = only amide that is also ester = diffuses through bone. IANB = most common nerve block in dentistry. Max dose lidocaine = 4.4mg/kg without epi 7mg/kg with epi. Vasoconstrictor CI = uncontrolled HTN hyperthyroid pheochromocytoma. Prilocaine = methemoglobinemia risk. Bupivacaine = longest acting LA = cardiotoxic.
📖 Read full notes →Ludwigs angina = bilateral submandibular + sublingual + submental = emergency. Most dangerous complication = airway obstruction. Canine space = dangerous = angular vein connects to cavernous sinus. Cavernous sinus thrombosis = life threatening. Buccal space = most commonly involved. Masticator space = masseteric + pterygoid + temporal. Incision and drainage principle = dependent drainage.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Local Anesthesia and Odontogenic Infections & Spaces in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.