Successful Local Anesthesia for Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

Fear of pain is the number one reason people give for not making regular visits to the dentist. At the same time, a majority of dentists report experiencing anesthesia-related problems during restorative and endodontic dental procedures. If dentists are able to deliver painless treatment, patient compliance and satisfaction are likely to improve. Administration of local anesthesia is the first step of every dental procedure, and it affects the success of the entire appointment. If the patient is not adequately anesthetized, difficulties will arise. This book will help you successfully anesthetize your patients using the newest technology and drugs available. It presents the rationale, advantages, and limitations of the various anesthetic agents and routes of administration. Special emphasis is placed on supplemental anesthetic techniques that are essential to the practice of dentistry. This second edition brings the literature up to date and includes an expanded chapter on pulpal anesthesia.

Dr Al Reader received his DDS from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1971. He completed his endodontic training at The Ohio State University in 1975, earning his certificate in endodontics and an MS for research involving pulpal nerve innervation. Dr Reader is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has served as its director. He currently is a professor and program director of the Advanced Endodontic Program in the Division of Endodontics. He has authored more than 125 scientific articles and 6 chapters in the leading endodontic texts. His main focus of research is local anesthesia and pain control. Dr John Nusstein received his DDS from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1987. He served in the United States Air Force and completed his endodontic training at The Ohio State University in 1995, earning his certificate in endodontics and an MS for research involving intraosseous anesthesia. Dr Nusstein is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He currently is an associate professor and chair of the Division of Endodontics. He was also named as the William J. Meyers Endowed Chair in Endodontics at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He has authored more than 60 scientific articles and 3 chapters in the leading endodontic texts. His main focus of research is local anesthesia and pain control as well as ultrasonic irrigation. Dr Melissa Drum received her DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2004. She completed her endodontic training at The Ohio State University in 2006, earning a certificate in endodontics and an MS for research in pain control. Dr Drum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. She is currently an assistant professor in the Division of Endodontics and is the director of the Emergency Clinic. She has published more than 40 articles in the areas of local anesthesia and pain control.