Where is the Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block injected?

The Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block is primarily administered to anesthetize the maxillary teeth, specifically the maxillary premolars and the mesial buccal root of the maxillary first molar. The injection site is typically located above the second bicuspid, which allows the anesthetic to effectively target the middle superior alveolar nerve as it passes through the maxilla.

By placing the injection above the second bicuspid, the clinician can ensure that the anesthetic diffuses appropriately to the surrounding tissues, ensuring adequate numbness for the procedure being performed. This technique is vital for procedures involving the maxillary premolars, where effective pain control is necessary to ensure patient comfort and procedural success.

Other options do not represent correct sites for this specific block; the first bicuspid is too anterior, the area below the central incisors pertains to a different block type, and the space between the mandibular premolars relates to the inferior alveolar nerve block, which does not target the maxillary region.