The Vazirani-Akinosi block is useful when soft tissue structures such as the tongue or buccal fat pad persistently obstruct the view of the intraoral landmarks used in the IA block.The mylohyoid nerve is anesthetized during the Vazirani-Akinosi block.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

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The Vazirani-Akinosi block is indeed useful for situations where soft tissue structures obstruct the view of intraoral landmarks necessary for an inferior alveolar (IA) block. Additionally, the mylohyoid nerve, which provides sensation to the anterior floor of the mouth and the skin over the chin, is also anesthetized during the Vazirani-Akinosi block, making both statements true.

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