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In a tongue biopsy on the ventral surface,where will be the location of the anesthesia needle?are there options?and how painful is it?
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Tongue: The anesthetic may be place to block the lingular nerve at the base of the tongue or perhaps even directly. I have done a number of dental blocks through the years and typically tolerated well. The oral cavity is tougher than you think. Perhaps a little burning when the needle first placed.
Answered 1/16/2020
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