What injection,in addition to the IA block,should be considered if the clinician will be performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the mandibular molars?
A) Gow-Gates
B) Mental block
C) Buccal block
D) Incisive block

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The buccal block is necessary in addition to the inferior alveolar (IA) block when performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy on the mandibular molars because the IA block does not anesthetize the buccal soft tissues adjacent to the molars. The buccal block specifically targets the buccal nerve, ensuring numbness in the area where periodontal therapy will be performed.

What Injection,in Addition to the IA Block,should Be Considered If