title: Providing intraosseous anesthesia with minimal invasion.
abstract: A new variation of intraosseous anesthesia--crestal anesthesia--that is rapid, site-specific and minimally invasive is presented. The technique uses alveolar crest nutrient canals for anesthetic delivery without penetrating either bone or periodontal ligament.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Giffin
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000379:methods*; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006253:Haversian System; D006801:Humans