4% articaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine vs 2% lidocaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine
Adverse effects: pain following injection · Participants of any age and gender undergoing dental procedures, and volunteers who took part in simulated scenario studies in which…
4% articaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine probably leads to higher adverse effects: pain following injection, Heft-Parker VAS 0-170 mm compared with 2% lidocaine, 1:100,000 epinephrine (moderate certainty).
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- Injectable local anaesthetic agents for dental anaesthesia 2018 · Cochrane All outcomesMeasured at the time anaesthesia wore offMD 6.41 [1.01, 11.8]3 studies · 156 participantsModerate