Where should the injection site for an IA block injection be located if the clinician notices a double mandibular canal on dental images?
A) Superior to the usual anatomic landmarks for the IA block
B) Inferior to the usual anatomic landmarks for the IA block
C) Slightly distal to the apex of the mandibular second premolar
D) Slightly mesial to the apex of the mandibular first molar

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In cases where a double mandibular canal is observed, the injection site for an inferior alveolar (IA) block should be adjusted to be inferior to the usual anatomic landmarks. This adjustment is made to ensure that the anesthetic solution is deposited in a position where it can effectively block both the main and the accessory mandibular canals, thereby achieving successful anesthesia.

Where Should the Injection Site for an IA Block Injection