Which of the following could occur as a complication of the posterior superior alveolar local anesthetic block?
A) Hematoma
B) Infection of the cavernous venous sinus
C) Piercing the pterygoid plexus
D) All of the above

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There is a possibility of piercing the pterygoid plexus when a posterior superior alveolar local anesthetic block is performed.This could result in a small amount of blood causing the discoloration of a hematoma.A spread of infection along the needle tract,deep into the tissue,could cause a serious spread of infection to the cavernous venous sinus.

Which of the Following Could Occur as a Complication of the Posterior