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Aspirate
Slowly inject
Communicate with the patient
Withdraw the needle
Cap the needle
Watch the patient
Record the injection in the patient chart
Infiltration - Palate
Nerves
Terminal branches - Greater Palatine nerve
Nasopalatine nerve
Area
Palatal soft tissue in area of injection
Infiltration - Palate
Indications
Limited area
Hemostasis
Contraindications
More than 2 teeth
Inflammation/infection at site
Infiltration - Palate
Advantages
Hemostasis
Minimal area affected
Disadvantages
Potentially traumatic
Infiltration - Palate
Technique
Apply topical, pressure
Insert into gingiva in center of area
- 5-10 mm from gingival margin
Aspirate (positive results are rare)
Inject 0.2-.3 ml, slowly
Signs and Symptoms
Quite rare
Failure of hemostasis
Inflammation
Lack of vasoconstrictor
Complications