Clinical Evaluation and Comparison of 2 Topical Anesthetics for Pain Caused by Needle Sticks and Scaling and Root Planing

Abstract

LDS is more effective than BGP for topical pain suppression to Ns and SRP in both arches.

The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics

“…There is a substantial number of studies on benzocaine with varying designs and conflicting results. 2,3 Some studies reported a good effect, 1,4 whereas others have shown that benzocaine is not particularly efficacious. 2,[5][6][7] Traditionally, clove has been used as a spice in cooking, but it has also been used for the topical treatment of toothache because it contains eugenol, an oily liquid that is widely used in dentistry for analgesic and antiseptic properties.…”

Efficacy of intraoral topical anesthetics in children

“…Pain suppression following the use of topical anesthetics has been reported to be highly variable 16 . There are a number of different types of topical anesthetic agents for intraoral use.…”

“…Pain is a subjective response either in degree or just in determining its presence or absence 16 . Topical anesthetics have been utilized in dentistry to reduce pain psychologically and physiologically 9 .…”

The Effect of Sonophoresis on Topical Anesthesia: A Pilot Project

“…Some studies show that there are no significant differences when compared to the placebo. [2][3][4][5] On the other hand, there are several studies that support the efficacy of topical anesthetic. 3,[6][7][8][9] Duration of application has been isolated as an important factor to achieve adequate topical anesthesia.…”

“…[2][3][4][5] On the other hand, there are several studies that support the efficacy of topical anesthetic. 3,[6][7][8][9] Duration of application has been isolated as an important factor to achieve adequate topical anesthesia. Meechan 10 summarizes that the degree of topical anesthesia penetration and its effectiveness are governed by the duration of application.…”