Question 33 of 35

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In the unlikely event that an anesthetic needle should break within the patient's tissues, the following steps should be taken:

keep the patient's mouth open either by leaving your fingers in their mouth or by using a bite block
if the broken needle is visible, try to remove it with a hemostat
if the broken needle is not visible, DO NOT have the dentist incise the area to locate the needle - in this instance, referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for a consultation is recommended