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Vetnuus | May 2023 38 Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery Referrals Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Clinic, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110 Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Clinic, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hos- pital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Old Soutpan Road (M35), Onderstepoort, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)12 529 8276 , Fax: +27 (0) 12 529 8479, e-mail: sadent@mweb.co.za, website: www.vetdentsa.co.za , Facebook: Vetdent SA Anaphylaxis is another rare complication which can occur due to the patient being allergic to the metabolite or preservative used with the local anaesthetic. 6 A more common complication seen is animals self-mutilating their lips or face by chewing or excessive scratching after the procedure and can be managed by tranquillizing the patient until the effect of the local anaesthetic has worn off. 6 A thorough knowledge of the regional anatomy is important to perform nerve blocks. Next time we will discuss nerve blocks of the maxilla in different species. v 1. Beckman B, Legendre L. Regional nerve blocks for oral surgery in companion animals. COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTISING VETERINARIAN-NORTH AMERICAN EDITION- . 2002;24 : 439-445. 2. Dahl JB, Møiniche S. Pre-emptive analgesia. British Medical Bulletin . 2005;71 : 13-27. 3. O’Morrow C. Advanced dental local nerve block anesthesia. The Canadian Veterinary Journal . 2010;51 : 1411. 4. Perry R, Moore D, Scurrell E. Globe penetration in a cat following maxillary nerve block for dental surgery. Journal of feline medicine and surgery . 2015;17 : 66-72. 5. Pumphrey SA, Reader RC, Rosenstein DS, Mouser PJ, Wetmore LA. Iatrogenic ocular trauma associated with infraorbital block performed for rhinoscopy in a cat: case report and preliminary imaging findings. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports . 2021;7 : 20551169211011456. 6. Reuss-Lamky H. Administering dental nerve blocks. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association . 2007;43. 7. Rice MK. Regional nerve blocks for equine dentistry. Journal of veterinary dentistry . 2017;34 : 106-109. Dental Column