5-2 PAIN CONTROL IN DENTISTRY Flashcards
1
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What does aneasthesia mean?
A
the loss of sensation
2
Q
What does general anaesthesia mean?
A
the complete loss of sensation
3
Q
What does local anaesthesia mean
A
the loss of sensation in a particular nerve or nerves
4
Q
How is surface anaesthetic applied
A
on a cotton roll
5
Q
What do vasoconstrictors do
A
-constricts blood vessels
-reduces bleeding
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