Administering the PSA block first is a good way to introduce the patient to less discomfort with local anesthesia because the injection does not contact bone and there is a relatively small area of soft tissue into which the local anesthetic is deposited.
A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is correct in that administering the PSA (Posterior Superior Alveolar) block first can introduce the patient to less discomfort with local anesthesia. However, the reason provided is incorrect because the PSA injection does involve contact with bone, which is a key aspect of ensuring proper placement of the anesthetic. The discomfort associated with dental injections often relates to the depth and location of the injection rather than the size of the soft tissue area into which the anesthetic is deposited.

Administering the PSA Block First Is a Good Way to Introduce