AWARENESS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA

Abstract

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry.Although they are considered effective and safe in controlling pain during dental procedures, complications and contraindications related to their use appear inevitable. Many people are unaware of contraindications, complications, medical emergencies and recent advancements of the local anesthesia. This survey made us to work on creating awareness among the general dental practitioners and public about the impact of local anesthesia on pain control. We also tried to assess the knowledge about complications, contraindications medical emergencies related to local anesthesia and it's role in pain control. Also to make them aware about recent advancements of local anesthesia. NEED OF STUDY: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and create awareness of local anesthesia among general dental practitioners and people who were afraid of dental treatments involving local anesthesia.