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Topical anesthetic |
Agents provide a temporary numbing effect on nerve ending located on the surface of the oral mucosa |
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Spray topical anesthetic |
Are applied to larger surface areas of the oral tissues |
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Chemical composition of anesthetics |
Amides and esters the amides were first introduced into the clinical practice in the 1940s and have maintained the standard by which all other local anesthesia are measured. |
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Vasoconstrictor |
Is an agent that when combined with the anesthetic slows down the uptake of an anesthetic agent into the blood steam and increases the duraction of action. |
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Parenthesis |
Is the condition in which the numbness lasts after the effects of local anesthetic solutions have worn off. |
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Advantages of N2O use |
Although special training is required for the dentist and the dental assistant the services of an anesthetist or other special personnnel are not necessary. |
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Notec |
Genetic name chloro hydrate dental medicine |
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Anti anxiety agents |
Can be administered orally intravenously or by inhalation |
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Four stages of anesthesia |
Stage 1 analgesia is the stage during which a pt is relaxed and fully conscious. Stage 2 excitement is the stage during which the pt is less aware of immediate surrounding and may start to become unconscious |
