Where is an infiltration injection typically placed?

An infiltration injection is typically placed at the top tissue around the nerves of each tooth. This method involves injecting a local anesthetic into the tissue directly above the area being treated, allowing the anesthetic to diffuse into the nerve endings. This technique is commonly used in dentistry to numb a localized area, particularly when a single tooth requires treatment, such as during procedures like filling a cavity or performing a root canal.

By utilizing infiltration injections, dental professionals can achieve effective pain control in a specific area, which is crucial for patient comfort and cooperation during dental procedures. This is especially important in situations where only a limited area needs to be anesthetized, making infiltration the preferred technique for many dental applications.

Placement near the main nerve trunk is typically associated with nerve block injections, while injecting at the site of tooth extraction or into the patient’s arm or leg is not standard practice for dental procedures. These alternatives do not provide the localized effect that infiltration injections deliver effectively.