Surgical technique

Surgical technique

   Patient sedation, local anesthesia, and preparation of an aseptic environment

   Antiseptic mouth rinse : Chlorhexidine scrub and rinse may be used

   Iodophor compounds ( Betadine ) are a most effective antiseptic, but inhibit the osteoinduction of demineralized bone

Regional anesthesia

   Blocking maxillary nerve (v2 ) : 1.8 ml

   Hemimaxilla, side of nose, cheek, lip, sinus area

   Long-acting anesthetic : Bupivacaine 0.5 % or Etidocaine 1.5 % with EPI 1:200,000

Local infiltration

   Labial mucosa and palatal region

   Complete hemostasis

   Lidocaine 2 % with EPI 1:100,000