Abstract
The use of systemically absorbed drugs in the gravid and in the lactating patient is of concern to the dentist. This article reviews concerns for the health and safety of the mother, developing fetus, and neonate involving local anesthetics. The available literature on the use of local anesthetics for dentistry in the pregnant and postpartum patient is also reviewed. In addition, the physiology of the pregnant and postpartum woman is discussed because this is essential to understanding potential interplay with local anesthesia and the stress of a dental appointment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 697-713 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Dental Clinics of North America |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fetus
- Local anesthesia
- Postpartum
- Pregnant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry