INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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The major factor determining whether aspiration can be reliably performed is

Syringe type
Needle gauge
Anesthetic potency
Injection site

The correct answer is: Needle gauge

The major factor determining whether aspiration can be reliably performed is the needle gauge. Aspiration is an essential step during dental injections to ensure that the needle tip is not within a blood vessel before delivering local anesthetic. The needle gauge refers to the diameter of the needle; a larger gauge needle has a smaller diameter, making it easier to detect blood or aspiration of tissue fluid. Using the correct needle gauge helps in accurately determining if the needle has entered a blood vessel, reducing the risk of systemic complications associated with intravascular injection of local anesthetics. Options A, C, and D are not the major factors determining whether aspiration can be reliably performed. Syringe type does not directly affect the ability to aspirate properly during a dental injection. Anesthetic potency and injection site, though important for anesthetic efficacy, are not primarily responsible for ensuring successful aspiration during a dental procedure.