Giving a slower injection (60 sec) when giving a mandibular block increases the number of teeth that can be frozen vs. giving a fast injection (15 sec).
(Slow injections are more accurate)
Source: Lecture from David Isen, May 26, 2010 (d.isen@rogers.ca) from a Powerpoint Slide referencing Kanaa et al, J of Endo 32:919-923 2006.
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