01: Pharmacological Agents in Hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for Topical
A
Prevent Gagging
Suture Removal
2
Q
What is the active ingredient of Topical Anesthesia
A
Benzocaine
3
Q
What is the onset of Benzocaine
A
30 seconds
4
Q
What is the duration of Benzocaine
A
5-15 Minutes
5
Q
What is the depth of tissue anesthesized by benzocaine?
A
3-5 mm
6
Q
What are the 5 steps to apply Topical
A
- Place Benzocaine of cotton tip applicator
- Dry tissue with gauze
- Place cotton tip applicator on tissue
- Let sit at least 1 minute, and optimally 2-3 minutes
- Ask patient if it feels numb
7
Q
What is oraqix?
A
Lidocaine and Prilocaine Combination
8
Q
What is the onset and duration of oraqix
A
30 seconds and 20 minutes
9
Q
What is the drawback of oraqix?
A
It is still topical so it doesn’t help much for Hygienists who are scaling/root planing and the tooth itself hurts the patient
10
Q
When can you look to use local anesthetic?
A
Treatment in areas of excessive bleeding
Instrumentation on root surfaces
Instrumentation of sensitive tissues
