The choice of needle diameter can influence the pain felt by the patient. A well-designed randomized controlled trial (RCT) showed an inverse relation between needle diameter and pain.1 A smaller ...

Warming local anesthetics may reduce pain experienced during injections, according to a study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. The study, authored by Anna Taddio, MD, of the University ...

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Can using a sophisticated plastic model of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity help dental students learn to give local anesthesia injections? A study by Dutch dentistry professors suggests it can ...

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The use of sacroiliac joint injection with anesthetic and corticosteroid may not be efficacious for sacroiliac joint pain. The use of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) injection with anesthetic and ...

General anesthesia is a combination of medications that a person breathes through a mask or receives through a catheter in a vein to cause a person to fall asleep. In contrast, regional anesthesia is ...

Family, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry - Brandon introduces DentalVibe technology for use during procedures involving local anesthetic administration, expanding the practice's patient comfort options ...