Table 2 Distributions of clinical treatment of permanent mandibular posterior teeth for inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) vs. intraligamentary anesthesia (ILA)
Type of clinical treatment | IANB group | ILA group |
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Caries removal (%) | 23% | 23% |
Endodontic treatment (%) | 26% | 18% |
Preparation of crown or inlay (%) | 23% | 15% |
Insertion of crown or inlay (%) | 8% | 12% |
Replacement of old filling (%) | 17% | 26% |
Extraction of single tooth (%) | 3% | 6% |