A Comparison of the Effects of EMLA Cream and Topical 5% Lidocaine on Discomfort During Palatal Injection

Local anesthesia of the palatal mucosa is crucial for painless penetration of soft palate tissue during dental procedures. The administration of anesthetic agents to the palate can be very painful due to the region's mucosa being closely attached to the periosteum bone and having multiple peripheral nerves. The palatal mucosa is a commonly used area for local anesthesia and serves as an accurate test for assessing the effectiveness of topical anesthetics. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of EMLA cream and lidocaine ointment in reducing the amount of injection pain experienced by the greater palatine nerve.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research