Will mandibular infiltration ever replace the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB)? Researchers have been picking away at this question for years. An article published in this month's Journal of the ...

A nerve block, or neural blockade, is a method of producing anesthesia — a loss of feeling used to prevent or control pain. Nerve blocks can be surgical or nonsurgical. Nonsurgical nerve blocks ...

The inferior alveolar nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that stems from the mandibular nerve in the head. The inferior alveolar nerve is situated near the lower jawbone, known as the mandible. It ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...