Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist

3rd Edition - March 23, 2021
Author: Demetra Daskalo Logothetis
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 8 5 6 - 1
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 3 3 7 2 - 4

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Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd Edition provides a complete guide to pharmacology and anesthetic techniques, helping you learn procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings show dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve website includes procedure videos and prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will allay any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics.

Cover
Title page
Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Reviewers
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction to Pain Control
1: Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: An Introduction
Introduction
History of Pain Control
Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice
Patient Perception of Local Anesthesia
Human-Needs Paradigm
Summary
Chapter Review Questions
2: Neurophysiology
Introduction
Organization of the Nervous System
Neuroanatomy
Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulses
Mode of Action of Local Anesthetics
Chapter Review Questions
Part 2: Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents
3: Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents
Introduction
Chemistry
Routes of delivery
Pharmacodynamics of local anesthetic drugs
Mechanism of action of local anesthetic agents
Pharmacokinetics of local anesthetic drugs
Chapter Review Questions
4: Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors
Introduction
Chemistry
The use of vasoconstrictors in dentistry
Epinephrine (adrenalin)
Levonordefrin (neo-cobefrin)
Other vasoconstrictors
Side effects and overdose of vasoconstrictors
Chapter Review Questions
5: Local Anesthetic Agents
Composition of local anesthetic agents
Selection of local anesthetic agents
Amide local anesthetics
Ester local anesthetic
Chapter Review Questions
6: Topical Anesthetic Agents
Introduction
Mechanism of Action of Topical Anesthetics
Topical Anesthetic Forms and Methods of Delivery
Common Topical Agents Used in Dentistry
Combinations of Topical Drugs
Special Considerations
Chapter Review Questions
Part 3: Patient Assessment
7: Preanesthetic Assessment
Introduction
Medical, Dental, and Dialogue History
Physical Examination
Psychological Examination
Risk Assessment
Contraindications to Local Anesthesia
Vasoconstrictor Drug–Drug Interactions
Vasoconstrictors and Systemic Disease Interactions
Allergies
Ester Derivative Local Anesthetic Interactions
Amide Local Anesthetic Drug–Drug Interactions
Medical Conditions that Affect the Use of Amide Local Anesthetics
Chapter Review Questions
8: Determining Drug Doses
Introduction
Maximum Recommended Doses of Local Anesthetic Drugs
Calculating Milligrams of Anesthetic Administered
Calculating Additional Doses of the Same Drug
Calculating Additional Doses of Different Local Anesthetic Drugs
Maximum Recommended Dose of Anesthetic for Medically Compromised Patients and Elderly Patients
Maximum Recommended Dose of Anesthetic for Pediatric Patients
Vasoconstrictor Doses
Calculating Milligrams of Vasoconstrictor Administered
Determining the Limiting Drug
Chapter Review Questions
Part 4: Pain Control Techniques
9: Armamentarium/Armamentarium Preparation
Introduction
Syringes
Types of Local Anesthetic Syringes
Disposable Safety Syringes
Routine Maintenance of Reusable Syringes
Needle
Anesthetic Cartridges
Other Anesthetic Devices
Supplementary Armamentarium
Topical Antiseptic
Chapter Review Questions
10: Anatomic Considerations for Local Anesthesia Administration
Introduction to Anatomic Considerations
Orofacial Skull Bones
Trigeminal Nerve
Facial Nerve
Vascular and Glandular Structures
Chapter Review Questions
11: Basic Injection Techniques
Administration Techniques
Steps to Providing a Successful Injection
Basic Injection Techniques for Computer-Controlled Local Anesthetic Delivery
Chapter Review Questions
12: Maxillary Anesthesia
Introduction to Maxillary Anesthesia
Maxillary Supplemental Injections
Maxillary Facial Nerve Blocks
Palatal Nerve Blocks
Common Technique Errors Associated with Maxillary Injections
Chapter Review Questions
13: Mandibular Anesthesia
Introduction to Mandibular Anesthesia
Mandibular Nerve Blocks
Inferior Alveolar Block
Buccal Block
Mental Block
Incisive Block
Gow-Gates Mandibular Block
Vazirani-Akinosi Mandibular Block
Mandibular Supplemental Injections
Mandibular Supraperiosteal Injection
Chapter Review Questions
14: Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent
Introduction
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity in Children
Local Anesthetic Agent Selection for Children
Local Anesthesia Delivery Techniques
Chapter Review Questions
15: Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration
Introduction
History
Characteristics of Nitrous Oxide
Role in Pain Management
Delivery Systems
Administration
Effects of Nitrous Oxide
Professional Consideration
Chapter Review Questions
Part 5: Complications, Risk Management, and Exposure Prevention
16: Local Complications
Introduction
Local Complications
Chapter Review Questions
17: Systemic Complications and Emergency Management
Introduction
Local Anesthetic Overdose
Epinephrine Overdose
Allergic Manifestations
Management of Medical Emergencies
Chapter Review Questions
18: Risk Management and Exposure Prevention
Risk Management
Exposure Prevention and Management
Chapter Review Questions
Glossary
Index