The article “The Use of Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: A Survey of Specialists' Current Practices in Children and Attitudes in Relation to Articaine” provides an updated and comprehensive overview of how pediatric dentistry specialists currently select, administer, and evaluate local anesthetics in clinical practice.
Through a large-scale survey, the study examines preferences regarding anesthetic agents, techniques used across various age groups, and the ongoing debate surrounding the safety and efficacy of articaine in children.
This research offers valuable evidence on real-world decision-making, highlighting trends, variations in practice, and the factors influencing clinicians’ confidence when using different anesthetic formulations.
It also sheds light on how specialists balance effectiveness, onset time, duration, and potential risks—key considerations in pediatric pain management.
Pediatric dentists, researchers, and educators will find this article highly relevant, as it contributes meaningful data to support informed clinical choices and future guideline development.
👉 I invite pediatric dentistry professionals worldwide to review the full article in PDF format for a complete understanding of the study’s findings and implications.
