Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA® on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity
Joint Authors
Cavalcante Pita Neto, Ivo
Gondim, David Gomes de Alencar
Montagner, Antonio Marcos
Bringel, Romildo José de Siqueira
Sandrini, Francisco Aurelio Luchesi
Moreno, Eduardo Fernando Chaves
Sousa, Amanda Mendes de
Correia, Andreza Bastos
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
To compare the effectiveness of the topical administration of benzocaine and EMLA on oral pain and tactile sensitivity.
Materials and Methods.
A randomized, double-blind, split-mouth clinical trial was carried out with 20 volunteers.
The sensorial and quantitative tests were applied before the contact with topical anesthetic and after the application.
Results.
In the superficial tactile perception test, when we compared each group singly, there were statistically significant values in the decrease of superficial tactile perception when compared to the moment prior to the application of anesthetic agents.
For the sensitivity to mechanical pain, no statistical significant difference was observed at evaluated times.
In the needle penetration test, in an intergroup analysis, we found a decrease in the pain sensitivity to needle penetration at 5 min (p=0.053) and at 10 min (p=0.019) after the contact of the anesthetic drug with the oral mucosa.
Conclusion.
The application of topical anesthetic drugs reduces the discomfort associated with this procedure, mainly until the first 10 minutes.
Only the needle penetration sensitivity test showed sufficient sensitivity to reveal a difference in the anesthetic effect between EMLA and benzocaine.
This trial is registered with RBR-2N2GSW.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gondim, David Gomes de Alencar& Montagner, Antonio Marcos& Cavalcante Pita Neto, Ivo& Bringel, Romildo José de Siqueira& Sandrini, Francisco Aurelio Luchesi& Moreno, Eduardo Fernando Chaves…[et al.]. 2018. Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA® on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gondim, David Gomes de Alencar…[et al.]. Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA® on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170654
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gondim, David Gomes de Alencar& Montagner, Antonio Marcos& Cavalcante Pita Neto, Ivo& Bringel, Romildo José de Siqueira& Sandrini, Francisco Aurelio Luchesi& Moreno, Eduardo Fernando Chaves…[et al.]. Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA® on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity. International Journal of Dentistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170654
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170654