Abstract

EVOLUTION OF LOCAL ANAESTHESIA IN DENTAL PRACTISE – A REVIEW

Dr Abhishek Jain*, Dr. Mohsin Bilal, Dr. Amit Mavi, Dr. Tejasvi saigal, Dr. Ramesh Lal, Dr. Deepesh6 and Dr. Iram Saba

ABSTRACT

Local anaesthesia refers to a loss of sensation caused by a reversible blockade of nerve conduction in a limited and usually superficial area produced especially by an anaesthetic agent affecting only a part of the body. In Peru, the ancient Incas are believed to have used the leaves of the coca plant as a local anaesthetic way back in 1400s. Since then there have been advances in this field so as to make it easier to conduct surgeries, today without any pain. Most of the researches are focused on improvement in the area of anaesthetic agents, delivery devices and technique involved. Newer technologies have been developed that can assist the dentist in providing enhanced pain relief with reduced injection pain and fewer adverse effects. This paper is aimed at providing review on the evolution of local anaesthesia through time and the emerging concepts and techniques in this field.

Keywords: Local Anaesthesia, Wand, CCLAD, STA, Safety syringes.