[The debridement of submandibular abscesses under locoregional block].

The efficiency of analgesic block of the inferior alveolar, auriculotemporal, lingual, buccal and superficial cervical plexus in patients requires debridement of unilateral submandibular abscess has been investigated. The technique was significantly more useful (p < 0.001) when compared with other analgesic block techniques utilized in these cases. This treatment can be performed in any medical office with minimal resources and be of use as an alternative for general anesthesia.