Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To compare the topical anesthetic effect of 20% Benzocaine gel with 2.5% lidocaine/ 2.5% prilocaine ( EMLA ) on the pain experienced during palatal needle insertion. Study design: 80 subjects in the age group of 18 - 60 years were selected for the study. The topical agents were applied on the palatal mucosa at the canine region bilaterally without allowing the subjects to notice which substance is applied. After application of the agents, a 26 gauge sterile needle was inserted till bone contact was achieved near the palate in canine region bilaterally after 10 minutes. The subjects recorded finding using visual analogue scale. Statistical Analysis: The obtained data were compared and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 10.  The following descriptive analysis like Student’s T-Test, ANOVA (Univariate Analysis of Variance) and Chi-Square Test were applied to determine the significant difference between the two materials. Results: Pain scores were significantly less (p < 0.05) with EMLA than with Benzocaine. Conclusion: Topical application of EMLA before palatal needle insertion is associated with less pain than with benzocaine gel.
Key words: Benzocaine, lidocaine/prilocaine, Visual analogue scale.

Corresponding Author: Dr.Saurabh Singh, Faculty Of Dentistry, AIMST University, Bedong, 08100, Kedah, Malaysia, Email Id: drsaurabhomfs@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:   Singh S,  Jayanth BS, Gupta K. Diminution Of Pain From Needle Insertion In Palatal Mucosa By Two Topical Anaesthetics: A Comparative Study Between Lidocaine/Prilocaine (EMLA) and Benzocaine. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(3):9-15.