Dental anesthesia

Dental anesthesia

Dental anesthesia (pronounced: den-tal an-es-thee-zia) is a category of anesthesia specifically used in the field of dentistry to numb areas of the mouth before dental procedures.

Etymology

The term "dental anesthesia" is derived from the Greek words "dent" meaning tooth, and "anesthesia" meaning without sensation.

Types of Dental Anesthesia

There are several types of dental anesthesia, including:

• Local anesthesia: This is the most common type of dental anesthesia. It is used to numb a specific area of the mouth during procedures such as fillings, crowns, or root canals.

• General anesthesia: This type of anesthesia is used for more complex procedures, such as wisdom teeth extraction or oral surgery. It renders the patient unconscious for the duration of the procedure.

• Sedation anesthesia: This type of anesthesia is used to help patients relax during procedures. It can be administered orally, intravenously, or through inhalation.

Related Terms

• Anesthetic: A substance that induces anesthesia.

• Analgesic: A drug that relieves pain.

• Novocaine: A type of local anesthetic commonly used in dental procedures.

• Lidocaine: Another type of local anesthetic often used in dentistry.

• Nitrous oxide: A gas used for sedation in dental procedures, also known as laughing gas.

See Also

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Endodontics
• Periodontics
• Orthodontics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Dental anesthesia
• Wikipedia's article - Dental anesthesia

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