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Which type of local anesthetic is commonly used as topical anesthesia?
Which type of local anesthetic is commonly used as topical anesthesia?
Which enzyme metabolizes NH Ester Anesthetics in the plasma?
Which enzyme metabolizes NH Ester Anesthetics in the plasma?
Which type of local anesthetic is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450?
Which type of local anesthetic is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450?
Which type of local anesthetic has a high rate of allergy reported in patients?
Which type of local anesthetic has a high rate of allergy reported in patients?
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Which characteristic is important for a local anesthetic to be considered potent?
Which characteristic is important for a local anesthetic to be considered potent?
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Study Notes
Local Anesthesia
- Benzocaine is commonly used as topical anesthesia.
Metabolism of Local Anesthetics
- Pseudocholinesterase is the enzyme that metabolizes NH Ester Anesthetics in the plasma.
Hepatic Metabolism
- Amide local anesthetics are metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450.
Allergy and Local Anesthetics
- Esters have a high rate of allergy reported in patients.
Characteristics of Local Anesthetics
- Lipid solubility is an important characteristic for a local anesthetic to be considered potent.
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Test your knowledge on local anesthesia in dental practice with this quiz prepared by Dr. Belie Jean T. Vallespin, DDM. Learn about the characteristics of potent and reversible local anesthesia, low systemic toxicity, rapid onset and duration, tissue penetration, and more. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the importance of sterile or sterilizable anesthesia in dental procedures.
