Local Anesthetics Review

Flashcards about local anesthetics in dentistry

Lidocaine

Local anesthetic that is safe for use during pregnancy.

Mepivacaine

Short-acting local anesthetic.

Prilocaine

Local anesthetic that carries a risk of methemoglobinemia but is safe for pregnancy; metabolized in lungs.

Articaine

Local anesthetic that may cause Methemoglobinemia & metabolized in blood.

Bupivacaine

Long-acting local anesthetic.

Lidocaine 2%

Can be combined with 1:100,000 or 1:50,000 epinephrine.

Mepivacaine 2%

Can be combined with 1:20,000 levonordefrin.

Prilocaine 4%

Can be used plain or with 1:200,000 epinephrine.

Bupivacaine 0.5%

Can be combined with 1:200,000 epinephrine.

Articaine 4%

Can be combined with 1:200,000 or 1:100,000 epinephrine.