In this third part of the series on JAMSS, jaw joint and muscle strain and sprain, I look at the "A" in SAFE. "A" if for assessment and includes the patient assessment and the risk factors introduced by the procedure. We looked at the patient risk factors int he first installment. High risk procedures include:

• Inferior Alveolar Block Required
• Mandibular Arch
• Posterior Teeth
• Long Procedures
• Downward force applied

JAMSS Part 4 video: https://restorativenation.com/jamss-final-chapter/