The effect of a lidocaine/prilocaine topical anesthetic on pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic elastomeric separator placement

The effect of a lidocaine/prilocaine topical anesthetic on pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic elastomeric separator placement

Abstract Background The initial placement of orthodontic elastomeric separators can be uncomfortable and painful. Therefore, it is important to relieve this disturbing sensation to create a discomfort or pain-free orthodontic visit. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a lidoca...

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Main Authors: M. Abu Al-Melh, L. Andersson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-01-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
Pain
Anesthetics
Separators
Orthodontics
Topical
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0156-7

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