Palatal Anesthesia Usually Involves Anesthesia of the Soft and Hard

question 29

Multiple Choice

Palatal anesthesia usually involves anesthesia of the soft and hard tissue of the periodontium of the palatal area such as the gingival tissue, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Palatal anesthesia usually does NOT provide any pulpal anesthesia to the maxillary teeth or associated facial or buccal gingival tissue.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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