Journal of dentistry for children
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J Dent Child (Chic)
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J Dent Child (Chic) · Jan 2003
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialThe relationship of application time to EMLA efficacy.
This study compared the efficacy of 5% Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA) cream at application times of 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes to determine the most effective duration of topical anesthetic application on normal mucosa. A special instrument was used to apply pressure on the gingiva to obtain a threshold discomfort level in grams before and after the topical delivery. ⋯ Use of 5% EMLA could be especially beneficial to pediatric patients and young adults who are needle phobic. Development of an EMLA patch with the proper pediatric dosages to prevent possible overdosage and side effects should be the aim of future research.