A child has received an inferior alveolar nerve block using 1.5ml of lidocaine 2% with 1:100,000 epinephrine and shows signs that the block was effective. However, during placement of a rubber dam clamp on the permanent first molar, the child complains that the “tooth ring” is hurting. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
Anesthetize the long buccal nerve with the remaining lidocaine.
Proceed with treatment without rubber dam.
Anesthetize the lingual nerve with the remaining lidocaine.
Wait 15 minutes until more profound anesthesia is achieved.
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