Advances in Local Anesthesia and Pain Management for Practicing Dentists: A Comprehensive Review
Local Anesthesia and Pain Mnagement
Abstract
One of the most frequent problems that patients bring to a dental clinic is pain in the orofacial region or within the tooth. To identify and solve the issue, a proficient practitioner needs to be equipped with the necessary information and resources. Comprehending the history of pain control in dentistry can provide valuable understanding into the development of the present techniques. Newer and more effective pain management treatments have been created as dentistry continues to advance. Several modalities have been developed to reduce and eliminate this, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities. The goal of the present review of the literature's findings is to provide dentists with reliable information regarding the application of contemporary local anesthetics, alternative methods, and strategies to reduce pain during anesthesia administration, thereby improving patient comfort.
Keywords: Local Anesthesia, Anesthetic Agents, NSAIDS, Lignocaine, Management, Pain Control
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Local Anestehsia, Anesthetic agents, nsaids, lignocaine, pain control managementDOI
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