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Ulceration of gingival mucosa after topical application of EMLA: report of four cases.
Franz-Montan, M; Ranali, J; Ramacciato, J C; de Andrade, E D; Volpato, M C; Groppo, F C.
Affiliation
  • Franz-Montan M; Physiological Sciences, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, 13414903, Brazil.
Br Dent J ; 204(3): 133-4, 2008 Feb 09.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18264061
ABSTRACT
This study reports four cases of mucosa ulceration after a 30-minute application of EMLA (0.3 g) as a topical anaesthetic in dentistry. The subjects returned the next day with a white ulceration and desquamation on the application site. EMLA cream should not be applied to the oral mucosa for 30 minutes.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Prilocaine / Oral Ulcer / Anesthesia, Dental / Anesthetics, Local / Lidocaine / Mouth Mucosa Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Br Dent J Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Prilocaine / Oral Ulcer / Anesthesia, Dental / Anesthetics, Local / Lidocaine / Mouth Mucosa Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: En Journal: Br Dent J Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil