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British dental journal · Feb 2008
Case ReportsUlceration of gingival mucosa after topical application of EMLA: report of four cases.
- M Franz-Montan, J Ranali, J C Ramacciato, E D de Andrade, M C Volpato, and F C Groppo.
- Physiological Sciences, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, 13414903, Brazil.
- Br Dent J. 2008 Feb 9;204(3):133-4.
AbstractThis study reports four cases of mucosa ulceration after a 30-minute application of EMLA (0.3 g) as a topical anaesthetic in dentistry. The subjects returned the next day with a white ulceration and desquamation on the application site. EMLA cream should not be applied to the oral mucosa for 30 minutes.
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