Anesthetic efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry.
- Author:
Xin-mei CHEN
1
;
Zong-dao SHI
;
Ding-ming HUANG
;
Hong-bin ZENG
;
Xiao-yi WANG
;
Yi DING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Anesthesia, Dental; Anesthetics, Local; Dental Pulp; drug effects; Female; Humans; Male; Mepivacaine; administration & dosage; Middle Aged
- From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2004;22(5):390-392
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo determine the efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry.
METHODSThe patients who needed cavity preparation or access to pulp chamber received local infiltration with 2% mepivacaine. Anesthesia time, anesthetic efficacy and cardiovascular system influences were assessed. 3% lidocaine with epinephrine served as control.
RESULTSIn experiment group, the anesthesia effects were quicker and anesthesia duration was longer than that in control group. Doctors highly appreciated the anesthetic efficacy. Two groups did not show any evident change in blood pressure and heart rate.
CONCLUSION2% mepivacaine is a safe and efficacious local anesthetic drug in conservative dentistry.
