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local anesthetic solution are administered from these premeasured cartridges
carpules
drugs added to anesthetic solutions that constrict blood vessel around the injection site, reducing the blood flow in the area
vasoconstrictors
the most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry
epinephrine
produce a deadened or pain free area while the dentist performs a procedure
local anesthetic
desensitizers the oral mucosa for brief period
topical anesthetic
contains nitrous
blue tank
contains oxygen
green tank
penetration of several layers of soft tissue
1 5/8 inch needle
little penetration of the soft tissue
1 inch
numbness that lasts for many hours or days
paresthesia
the ratio of nitrous oxide to oxygen that is most effective for each patient
baseline
the internal opening of the needle where the anesthetic solution flows through
lumen
the slanted tip of the needle that penetrates the soft tissue
bevel
a hypersensitive reaction to the anesthetic solution
allergic reaction
symptoms that appear due to overdose or excessive administration of the anesthetic solution
toxic reaction
relaxes the patients and relieves fear and anxiety
sedation
anesthetic solution is injected near the small terminal nerve branches
local infiltration
anesthetic solution is injected near the large terminal nerve branches
field block
anesthetic solution is injected near the main nerve trunk
nerve block anesthesia
anesthetic solution is injected directly into the pulp chamber or root canal of the involved tooth
intrapulpal injection
Author
puromike
ID
156555
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anesthesia
Description
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Updated
2012-05-31T01:03:59Z
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