The document summarizes two techniques for mandibular nerve blocks - the Gow-Gates technique and the Vazirani-Akinosi closed mouth technique.
The Gow-Gates technique involves injecting the anesthetic at the neck of the condyle using intraoral and extraoral landmarks to block the mandibular nerve. It provides anesthesia of the mandibular teeth and surrounding soft tissues with a single injection. The Vazirani-Akinosi technique is done with the patient's mouth closed by inserting the needle through the mucosa at the level of the maxillary molar junction to block the mandibular nerve. Both techniques effectively anesthetize the mandibular region for dental