RISK FACTORS WHILE PERFORMING LOCAL ANESTHESIAIN DENTAL PRACTICE

Abstract

According to the statistical data at least 30% of outpatients suffer from general somatic diseases in a compensated form. Dental care of such patients might result in various complications. Besides, main category of such patients is the persons with risk factors, such as: age factor (in pediatric and geriatric patients), factors arising during pregnancy and lactation and simultaneoustherapy with various other drugs. All these patients belong to a risk group. For the safest and adequate treatment of this contingent, the most important factor is to get detailed information about complete case history. Everyday practice shows the importance of the problem related to local anesthesia in the risk group patients. The most problematic issue is the correct selection of anesthetic agents.