Ulceration of gingival mucosa after topical application of EMLA: report of four cases.
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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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prilocaine
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Oral Ulcer
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Anesthesia, Dental
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Anesthetics, Local
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Lidocaine
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Mouth Mucosa
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Br Dent J
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil