Effects of Articaine Computer-controlled and Conventional Delivery for Anterior and Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve Block for Tooth Extraction

Efficacy of Anterior and Middle Superior Alveolar (AMSA) Nerve Block Anesthesia Obtained by Articaine Computer-controlled and Conventional Delivery

The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare pulpal anesthesia and cardiovascular parameters obtained with 0.6 ml of 4% articaine with epinephrine (1:100.000) for anterior and middle superior alveolar nerve (AMSA) block performed by standard and computer-controlled delivery for maxillary teeth extraction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA 1
• maxillary incisors canines or premolars indicated for extraction due to periapical pathology, root fracture or orthodontic treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergies to local anesthetic solution ingredients, food and drugs
• alcohol and drugs abuse
• heavy tobacco smoking