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Inferior alveolar nerve block is a commonly used mandibular anesthesia technique in dentistry. Multiple approaches are described to improve success and reduce complications.

Common IANB Techniques

1. Conventional (Halstead) Technique – Injection near the mandibular foramen; standard method for mandibular teeth anesthesia.

2. Gow-Gates Technique – Targets the mandibular nerve trunk; provides higher success and broader anesthesia (IAN, lingual, mylohyoid, auriculotemporal).

3. Vazirani–Akinosi (Closed-Mouth) Technique – Useful in patients with trismus or limited mouth opening; needle advanced parallel to maxillary occlusal plane.