Depth of Anesthesia for Maxillary Teeth Extraction with Buccal Anesthesia
Author Information
Author(s): Kubilay Isik, Kalayci Abdullah, Durmus Ercan
Primary Institution: Baskent University
Hypothesis
Is the depth of anesthesia adequate in all parts of the maxilla when only a buccal infiltration anesthesia is used for maxillary permanent teeth extractions?
Conclusion
All maxillary teeth can be extracted using only a buccal infiltration anesthesia, except for surgical interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients tolerated the extractions well, with none reporting severe pain.
- Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference in anesthesia depth among the three maxillary regions.
- Patients described the extraction as 'totally painless' or 'a very slight discomfort'.
Takeaway
You can take out upper teeth without a painful injection in the roof of your mouth if you use a special numbing shot on the side instead.
Methodology
The maxilla was divided into anterior, premolar, and molar regions, with 15 teeth extracted from each region using a single buccal infiltration anesthesia.
Limitations
Pediatric patients and those needing surgical procedures were excluded from the study.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged between 15 and 76 years were included.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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