Topical Anesthetic Considerations for Dental Procedures
Despite this extensive use and well-deserved reputation for safety, not all topicals are equally safe and effective in certain preparations and applications. Strategies for individualized pain control require current knowledge of the topical anesthetic agents available and their limitations and inherent risks.
Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD; Kathy B. Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM; and Mustafa Radif, BDS, RDHAP, MA