West China Journal of Stomatology

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Anesthetic Efficacy of 2% Mepivacaine in Conservative Dentistry

CHEN Xin-mei, SHI Zong-dao,HUANG Ding-ruing, ZENG Hong-bin, WANGXiao-yi,DING Yi   

  1. West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041,China
  • Received:2004-10-25 Revised:2004-10-25 Online:2004-10-20 Published:2004-10-20

Abstract:

Obective To determine the efficacy of 2% mepivacaine in conservative dentistry. Methods The patients who needed cavity preparation or access to pulp chamber received local infitration with 2% mepivacaine. Anesthesia time, anesthetic efficacy and cardiovascular system influences were assessed. 3 % lidocaine with epinephrine was served as control. Results In experiment group, the anesthesia effects were quicker and anesthesia duration was longer than that in control group. Doctors highly appreciated the anesthetic efficacy. Tow groups did not show any evident change in blood pressure and heart rate. Conclusion 2% mepivacaine is a safe and efficacious local anesthetic drug in conservative dentistry.

Key words: mepivacaine, lidocaine, infiltration anesthetic