There are a few steps that are covered during every trip to the dentist, including identifying the problem areas, visualizing the problem, and then eliminating the problem. But there is one infection elimination technique that dentists can incorporate into that cycle, but many do not use, according to Philip Mollica, DMD, who spoke at the Updates in Contemporary Dentistry Meeting.
Dr. Mollica told the audience in attendance that they should consider incorporating ozone into the elimination portion of their routine examination.
Articaine and Parasthesia
One of the most important aspects of dental treatment is pain control. Patient comfort is very important during dental treatment; thus, profound anesthesia must be effectively and efficiently achieved. Dentists are fortunate to have a number of local anesthetic agents in their armamentarium that are capable of providing consistent, profound anesthesia of short onset and duration with few side effects.
One of the most important aspects of dental treatment is pain control. Patient comfort is very important during dental treatment; thus, profound anesthesia must be effectively and efficiently achieved. Dentists are fortunate to have a number of local anesthetic agents in their armamentarium that are capable of providing consistent, profound anesthesia of short onset and duration with few side effects.
Category TagsAnesthesia, Oral Sedation and Pain Control, Anesthesia
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