Review Article

The Use of Lidocaine and Prilocaine in Dental Surgery. A Review

Abstract

The purpose of the present article is to carry out a review of the literature on two local anesthetic agents, which are the most commonly used drugs in dental procedures. It would provide a clear concept about the local anesthetics, their dosages and exact usage in dental surgeries.

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local anesthetics lidocaine prilocaine dental surgery

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Shafaifard S, Khan RH. The Use of Lidocaine and Prilocaine in Dental Surgery. A Review. Arch Anesth & Crit Care. 2016;2(2):197-199.