I remember my first mandibular block.  It was our classmate was Mike B., he
almost had as much fun as I did.  It was the *last time* I hit the IAV like
a laser guided needle.  IIRC he swore at me, and I smiled.  That means
instead of deposting the anesthetic right next to the nerve (desirable
result) I hit it dead center.  Temporary trauma to the main sensory nerve to
the lower jaw on that side.  He, as most, recovered without incident.

Non - dentists need to realise we were practicing on each other.  He gave me
one next.

The point is we try to come close, but sometimes are too good.

carabelli