Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry is a practical guide for both students and general practitioners to this essential area of clinical practice.

Highly illustrated in full colour throughout, the book provides clear and practical guidance to the administration of local anaesthesia.

Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry introduces the reader to the concept of nerve conduction and pain as well as providing an explanation of the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve.

Contents

1. Nerve conduction and pain
2. Anatomy of the trigeminal nerve
3. Pharmacology of local anaesthetics
4. General practical aspects
5. Regional anaesthesia in the upper jaw
6. Regional anaesthesia in the lower jaw
7. Supplemental techniques of regional anaesthesia
8. Local anaesthesia in children
9. Local complications
10. Systemic complications
11. Patients at risk
12. Legal aspects

Index

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