Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery • ~25 min to master
Lidocaine = most commonly used LA. Articaine = only amide that's also an ester. IANB = most common nerve block. Max dose lidocaine = 4.4mg/kg (7mg/kg with epi). Vasoconstrictor CI = uncontrolled HTN, hyperthyroid.
Local Anesthesia — Techniques & Agents is a must-do, high-priority topic in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. It has appeared in 9 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it one of the most frequently tested topics in this subject.Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery carries approximately 18 marks in the exam, and mastering Local Anesthesia — Techniques & Agents is essential for maximizing your score in this section.