Adjuncts to traditional local anesthesia techniques in instance of hypomineralized teeth

N Y State Dent J. 2011 Nov;77(6):22-7.

Abstract

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a defect in the enamel of permanent and/or primary molars and incisors. This disorder allows for rapid breakdown of the teeth and often calls for extensive restorative procedures. Due to the chronic pulpitis condition that is often associated with hypomineralized teeth, local anesthesia complications can result. This paper is a systematic review of the literature for the purpose of investigating adjuncts to traditional local anesthesia techniques in the case of hyper-responsive, hypomineralized-involved teeth during restorative procedures.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Anesthesia / therapeutic use*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anesthesia, Dental / methods*
  • Anesthesia, Local / methods*
  • Anesthetics, Local / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Care for Children / methods
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill / methods
  • Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / complications*
  • Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / therapy
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulpitis / complications
  • Pulpitis / therapy

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Anesthesia
  • Anesthetics, Local