title: An update on local anesthetics in dentistry.
abstract: Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry. This article provides a brief update on the pharmacology, adverse effects and clinical applications of these drugs, as well as the role of vasoconstrictors.
mesh_terms: D000200:Action Potentials / Q000187:drug effects; D000368:Aged; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D002648:Child; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000139:chemically induced; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000209:etiology; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000139:chemically induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents