If hemostasis is the goal of an injection, which technique is most appropriate?

• A. Infiltration
• B. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
• C. Gow-Gates Block
• D. Infraorbital Block

Answer: (A)

When hemostasis is the aim, the goal is to bring vasoconstriction right to the tissue being treated. Infiltration anesthesia deposits the solution directly into the localized soft tissue around the tooth, so the vasoconstrictor in the anesthetic acts at the injection site to markedly reduce blood flow there. This creates a dry, clearer field and minimizes bleeding in the operative area. Deeper, broader techniques like nerve blocks involve larger regions and deeper tissues, where controlling bleeding is less predictable and not as readily localized. Therefore, infiltration is the most appropriate choice for achieving hemostasis.