Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Identifying the different types of anesthesia used in dentistry helps ensure a comfortable and safe clinical experience by optimizing pain control during the treatment process according to the patient's needs."
Types of Anesthesia Used in Dentistry

Types of Anesthesia Used in Dentistry

Anesthesia TypeArea of UseExample
TopicalSuperficial numbingGels, sprays
LocalRegional numbingLidocaine, Articaine
InfiltrationNumbing a single toothUpper jaw fillings
Block AnesthesiaNumbing a wide areaLower jaw extractions

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal