Which of the following statements is true when considering hematoma formations following inferior alveolar nerve blocks?
A) Outward or intraoral signs of hematoma occur immediately during or following injections because the blood leakage quickly follows the facial planes.
B) Outward signs of hematoma are uncommon during or immediately following injection because the pterygomandibular space accommodates large quantities of blood medial to the ramus.
C) Outward signs of hematoma are immediately noticeable under the mandible due to the large unrestricted areas of soft tissue.
D) Hematoma is very rare following inferior alveolar nerve blocks because the venous plexus is located superior to the IA nerve.
B
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