Comparison of topical and infiltration anesthesia for orthodontic mini-implant placement

Objective: To compare the acceptability and effectiveness of topical and infiltration anesthesia for placement of mini-implants used as temporary anchorage devices. Methods: The sample comprised 40 patients, 17 males and 23 females, whose mean age was 26 years old and who were all undergoing or...

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Main Authors: Matheus Miotello Valieri, Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas, Fabricio Pinelli Valarelli, Rodrigo Hermont Cançado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2014-04-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512014000200076&lng=en&tlng=en