An update on local anesthetics in dentistry

J Can Dent Assoc. 2002 Oct;68(9):546-51.

Abstract

Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry. This article provides a brief update on the pharmacology, adverse effects and clinical applications of these drugs, as well as the role of vasoconstrictors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Action Potentials / drug effects
  • Aged
  • Anesthesia, Dental / methods*
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Anesthetics, Local / chemistry
  • Child
  • Dental Anxiety / chemically induced
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Drug Interactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / etiology
  • Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced
  • Paresthesia / chemically induced
  • Pregnancy
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents