title: A 21st century computerized injection system for local pain control.
abstract: This article describes a new computerized local anesthetic injection system for pain control. The core technology of this system is the microprocessor-controlled delivery of anesthetic solution at a constant pressure and controlled volume, regardless of encountered variations in tissue resistance. This fine-tuned, high suffusion flow rate of anesthetic provides a rapid onset of anesthesia for most patients. Traditional block injections and infiltrations as well as palatal injections and periodontal ligament injections are administered with precision, ease, and patient comfort.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Hochman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008442:Maxillary Nerve; D008838:Microcomputers; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods; D011312:Pressure; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local