Following an inferior alveolar nerve block, what is the recommended procedure regarding a buccal nerve block?

In the context of anesthetic administration, following an inferior alveolar nerve block, it is generally advised to administer a buccal nerve block separately if needed. The inferior alveolar nerve block typically anesthetizes the mandibular teeth and the larger areas of the mandible but may not provide complete buccal soft tissue anesthesia, especially if procedures require manipulation of the buccal mucosa.

If the buccal nerve block is indicated for more comprehensive anesthesia of the buccal soft tissues adjacent to the mandibular molars, it is not advisable to rely solely on the inferior alveolar nerve block, hence supporting the idea that the first statement (about administering a buccal nerve block) is false if contextually it suggests it’s not necessary. Additionally, when considering the second statement, if it aligns with the justification for administering specific nerve blocks based on patient needs or procedural requirements, it is likely true.

This rationale regarding the sequential necessity of the blocks establishes why one statement might be false while the other is true, leading to the choice selected.