Local Anaesthetic Revision Flashcards
Name two Vasoconstrictors found in LA
Adrenaline & Felypressin
Name two Preservatives found in LA
Bisulphate & Propylparaben
Name two chemical types of LA
Ester & Amide
Which teeth would you most likely use an infiltration on?
Maxillary teeth and Lower Anteriors
A Buccal infiltration will desirably anaesthetise which tissues?
Dental Pulp & Buccal Gingivae
What type of injection techniques would be suitable to anaesthetise the pulp of lower Premolars and Canines?
Mental Block and/or Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
What technique would be suitable to anaesthetise the buccal gingivae of lower molars and second premolars?
Long Buccal infiltration
What size of syringe barrel would you use for an infiltration?
short 25mm
What size of syringe barrel would you use for a block?
long 35mm
Name a type of topical anaesthetic
Xylonor
What is the mechanism of action of how LA works?
Penetrates membrane of axons and blocks Sodium Channels
What is the maximum dose of articaine?
7mg/kg
What is the maximum dose of lidocaine with epinephrine?
7mg/kg
What is the maximum dose of lidocaine without epinephrine?
4.4mg/kg
What is the maximum dose of prilocaine with or without epinephrine?
6mg/kg
