Non-Injectable Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthesia and Its Implementation in Dentistry – A Comprehensive Review
Pharmaceutical Science-Dentistry
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https://doi.org/10.22376/ijlpr.2023.13.5.P70-P77Keywords:
Topical anesthesia, Lidocaine, Eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, Prilocaine, Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Sprays, Pain, GelAbstract
pain management is one of the most important components of contemporary dentistry that may impact a patient's quality of life. Before local anesthetic injection, oral cavity mucosa pain is frequently managed using topical anesthetics in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This review paper aims to learn about the Eutectic mixture of Local Anaesthetics as topical anesthesia and its implementation in dentistry, which is used to numb oral tissues. This paper aims to learn about the various mechanisms of action of the most common topical and local anesthetic agents, pharmacological action, therapeutic uses, and their side effects. Topical anesthetics work on peripheral nerves to lessen pain perception where they are applied. They are employed in dentistry to reduce localized discomfort brought on by needling, the implantation of orthodontic bands, the vomiting reflex, oral mucositis, and rubber dam clamps. The active chemicals in conventional topical anesthetics, which come in the shapes of solutions, creams, gels, and sprays, are lidocaine or benzocaine. These anesthetic agents come in various formulations created for various applications, to reduce unfavorable reactions, and for maximum anesthetic effectiveness. To give patients a pain-free environment, various strategies are offered. One of the most significant developments in dentistry to prevent patient phobia is the advancement of topical anesthetic drugs. Most are risk-free and cause little irritation or adverse reaction when administered to the oral mucosa. Currently, these medications come in a variety of potencies and indications. Topical anesthetics are helpful during dental procedures because they lessen dental fear, especially in kids, by easing pain and discomfort. A commercial anesthetic drug that has gained appeal among dental practitioners is the eutectic combination of local anesthetics (EMLA), which contains prilocaine and lidocaine. The effectiveness of EMLA as a topical anesthetic agent, which is applied while dental treatments are briefly reviewed in this article.
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