Systemic Corticosteroid Uses in Endodontics- Part 2: Enhancing the Success of Local Anesthesia

Chronic inflammation in irreversible pulpitis leads to heightened sensitivity of nociceptive receptors, resulting in persistent hyperalgesia. This poses significant challenges in achieving effective anesthesia for patients with irreversible pulpitis. Various anesthetic techniques and pharmacological approaches have been employed to enhance the success of local anesthesia. Recently, the preemptive use of anti-inflammatory agents, specifically corticosteroids, has gained attention and shown promising results in randomized controlled trials.
Source: Journal of Endodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research