Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Jul 2003
Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialChildren's preference of benzocaine gel versus the lidocaine patch.
This study compared pain, acceptance, and preference associated with 2 topical anesthetics: benzocaine gel and lidocaine patch (DentiPatch). ⋯ The lidocaine patch was associated with some objective evidence of reduced pain compared to the gel and was preferred by most children.