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. 2004 Oct;22(5):390-2.

[Anesthetic efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry]

[Article in Chinese]
Xin-mei Chen  1 , Zong-dao Shi, Ding-ming Huang, Hong-bin Zeng, Xiao-yi Wang, Yi Ding
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[Anesthetic efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry]

[Article in Chinese]
Xin-mei Chen et al. Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2004 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry.

Methods: The 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.

Results: In 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.

Conclusion: 2% mepivacaine is a safe and efficacious local anesthetic drug in conservative dentistry.

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