Anesthesia

Dental Pain Control and Local Anesthesia: A 40-Year Journey

INTRODUCTION       Local anesthetics (LAs) form the backbone of pain control techniques in dentistry. “Modern” dentistry began with the introduction of.

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Anesthesia

Allergy and Toxic Reactions to Local Anesthetics

Local anesthesia (LA) forms the foundation of pain control techniques in dentistry. These drugs prevent the passage of noxious stimuli to the patient’s.

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Anesthesia

A Review of Paresthesia in Association with Administration of Local Anesthesia

Local anesthetics allow dentistry to be practiced without patient discomfort. Serious complications associated with the use of these drugs are rare. The occurrence.

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Anesthesia

Alternatives for Topical Anesthesia

Dental patients’ fear of pain caused by injections of local anesthetic in the course of treatment is a major obstacle to dentists successfully.

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Anesthesia

Nitrous Oxide Analgesia: What Is a Safe Level of Exposure for the Dental Staff?

One of the major challenges of clinical dentistry is the management of pain and anxiety. The two are closely related. Fear of dental.

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