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Topical anesthetics in pediatric dentistry: A literature review
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 8(3) · pp. 283–286
Gabriela García Alvarez✉Claudio Cabral RomeroGustavo Israel Martínez GonzálezGuadalupe Rosalia Capetillo HernanadezLeticia Tiburcio MorteoLuz Patricia Falcon ReyesNubia Maricela Chavez LamasJuan Manuel Solís Soto
Abstract
Introduction: Topical anesthetics are of great interest in pediatric dentistry because they act on the peripheral nerves reducing the sensation of pain when applying local anesthetics.Objective: To analyze the most recent literature on topical anesthetics: benzocaine, lidocaine, eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA), generalities, doses and presentations, uses and adverse effects. Methodology: Articles on topical anesthetics in pediatric dentistry were analyzed in the databases PubMed, SCOPUS and Google academic with emphasis on the last 5 years. This was done with the words:
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesPediatric Pain Management TechniquesAnesthesia and Pain ManagementBenzocaineMedicineLidocaineAnesthesiaDentistry
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