Local Anesthesia in Dentistry

Local Anesthesia in Dentistry Distills the current body of knowledge in local anesthesia into a single, easy-to-use volume Local Anesthesia in Dentistry: A Locoregional Approach provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of local anesthetics, including anatomic considerations, pharmacology, armamentarium, injection techniques, indications, contraindications, complications, novel anesthetics formulations, and more. In-depth chapters offer clear criteria and guidelines for patient care, supported by hundreds of evidence-based references. Alongside this, standalone appendixes are hosted on the book’s companion website. In these appendixes, the authors have distilled a wide body of research, summarizing the findings of the seminal studies in the field, including historical landmark studies and clinical trial data to support practical aspects of locoregional anesthesia discussed in the textbook. This easy-to-use volume: Provides students and professionals with a one-stop resource on local anesthesia in dentistry Offers critical evaluations of research and literature on each topic and subtopic Addresses all common local anesthetic techniques, including basic injection, mandibular and maxillary anesthesia, and local anesthesia in children Features practical quantitative data and step-by-step information on situations encountered in daily practice Designed to support all levels of dental professionals, Local Anesthesia in Dentistry: A Locoregional Approach is written by two highly experienced practitioners, making this authoritative resource a must-have for dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, hygienists, specialists, students, and researchers. It is also a valuable reference for other healthcare providers looking to support future study.

Preface xxiii About the Companion Website xxv 1 History of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry 1 2 Applied Anatomy I: Maxillary Arch 17 3 Applied Anatomy II: Mandibular Arch 31 4 The Peripheral Nerve and Local Anesthesia 50 5 Local Anesthetics 67 6 Vasoconstrictors 85 7 Injectable Anesthetic Solutions Used in Dentistry 107 8 Contraindications for Local Anesthetic Techniques in Dentistry 135 9 Contraindications for Local Anesthetics 148 10 Contraindications for Vasoconstrictors 155 11 Instrument Set and Equipment 173 12 Topical Anesthesia 195 13 Basic Injection Technique 219 14 Maxillary Anesthesia I: Pulpal Anesthesia 241 15 Maxillary Anesthesia II: Complementary Anesthesia of the Palate 267 16 Mandibular Anesthesia I: Pulpal Anesthesia 281 17 Mandibular Anesthesia II: Complementary Anesthesia 312 18 Supplementary Techniques in Cases of Failure 318 19 Failure of Dental Local Anesthesia 344 20 Alternatives to Conventional Techniques 360 21 Local Anesthesia in Children 389 22 Local Complications of Dental Local Anesthesia 397 23 General Complications of Dental Local Anesthesia 433 Index 469 For Annexes: Refer Online