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condition of temporary numbness caused by applying a substance directly to a surface of the body. Loss of feeling occurs in the specific areas touched by the anesthetic substance.

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What anesthesia is defined as local infiltration or digital block or topical anesthesia?

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Which type of anesthesia numbs only the tissue surface and is applied as a liquid ointment or spray?

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What is tropical anesthesia?

Topical anesthesia is a condition of temporary numbness caused by applying a substance directly to a surface of the body. Loss of feeling occurs in the specific areas touched by the anesthetic substance.


What risks are associated with using topical anesthetics?

Overall, topical anesthesia tends to be very safe. Minor problems might include discoloration of the skin at the application site or an uncomfortable feeling of numbness that lasts longer than expected.


What groups are local anesthesias categorized in?

Local anesthesia can be divided into four groups: injectable, topical, dental (non-injectable), and regional blockade injection.


Is the topical gel used prior local anesthesia a controlled substance drug?

Yes it is, unless the dentist does anything illegal. But usually topical anesthetics are widely sold from dental supply compagnies, and the price isn't expensive, so there is no reason for dentists to buy anything cheaper and not controlled.


What parts of the body are topical anesthesia used with?

One common use for topical anesthetics is to relieve pain from problems such as sores in the mouth, skin scrapes, and hemorrhoids. The other broad category of use for topical anesthetics is to prevent pain from medical examinations or procedures


What is a topical pregnancy?

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Which anesthesia canbe used in all types of anesthesia?

general anesthesia


Why is this Question topical?

This question is Uncategorized and not topical.