Which injection targets the buccal tissue of middle mandibular molars?

The buccal nerve block specifically targets the buccal tissues of the mandibular molars, including the middle molars. This injection allows for effective anesthesia of the buccal soft tissues and is especially useful during dental procedures involving these teeth.

When performing procedures on the middle mandibular molars, the buccal nerve block provides necessary anesthesia to manage patient comfort during treatment. This injection is designed to numb the buccal mucosa and the underlying periosteum, ensuring that patients do not feel discomfort in that area.

The other injections mentioned do not target the buccal tissue of the middle mandibular molars as directly as the buccal nerve block does. For instance, the inferior alveolar block primarily numbs the mandibular teeth and their pulpal tissues, but it does not specifically address the buccal tissues. Similarly, the posterior superior alveolar block focuses on the maxillary molars rather than the mandibular region, and the middle superior alveolar nerve block typically anesthetizes the maxillary teeth and is not used for the mandibular molars.

Therefore, the choice of the buccal nerve block correctly identifies the injection that specifically targets the buccal tissue associated with the middle mandibular mol