Oral Surg Oral Med O
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Oral Surg Oral Med O · Aug 2002
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialComparison of topical anesthesia of 20% benzocaine and 60% lidocaine gel.
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacies of 2 topical anesthetics commonly used in dentistry. ⋯ Twenty percent benzocaine did not significantly alter pain perception as measured by the pain rating score and visual analog scale with these 3 methods of stimulation. In contrast, 60% lidocaine significantly reduced pain perception according to these measurements. We conclude that 60% lidocaine gel is effective for topical anesthesia before infiltration anesthesia.
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Oral Surg Oral Med O · Aug 2002
A new method of continuous maxillary nerve block with an indwelling catheter.
We describe continuous maxillary nerve block at the pterygopalatine fossa and investigate the efficacy of this technique for perioperative pain control in oral surgery. ⋯ Indwelling maxillary nerve catheter methods decrease anesthetic consumption and provide good postoperative analgesia.