Buffered Local Anesthesia in Dentistry-A Review Pia. Joseph Changankary1,*, Mitthra Suresh2, Anuradha Balasubramanian2, Subbiya Arunajetasan3 1Third Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 2Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 3Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India *Corresponding Author: Joseph Changankary Pia. M.D.S., Third Year PG Student Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100. Tamilnadu, India, Phone: 8138875748, Email: piacthomas@gmail.com
Online published on 4 April, 2020. Abstract Local anesthetics (LA) are one among the safest drugs used in dentistry. The disadvantages include burning sensation upon injection, slow onset of action etc., Buffering of local anesthetics is introduced to counteract these undesirable qualities. The advantages of buffering of local anesthetics include quicker onset, more reliable and comfortable for the patient. This article provides an overview on buffering of local anesthetics. Top Keywords Buffering, Local Anesthesia, Ph. Top |