Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
From: 7:00 PM Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
Registration opens at 6:30 PM
To: 8:30 PM Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
Why is articaine the local anaesthetic of choice across the world?
This presentation will examine the unique chemical properties of articaine and the reasons why articaine is considered the most efficacious of all the local anaesthetics in dentistry.
Articaine is an amide base local anaesthetic but the inclusion of a thiophene ring and overall structure leads to improved lipid solubility, metabolism and protein binding while the lower pKa means that more ions are available at the physiological pH.
Furthermore, the presentation will focus on local anaesthetic safety and dispel some of the myths and misinformation about articaine.
Topics:
Why is effective local anaesthetic important?
- Chemical properties
- Lipid solubility
- pKa
- Protein binding
- Metabolism, and
- Vasoconstrictor
Safety
- Dosage
- Allergic reaction
- Administration
Misinformation
- Paraesthesia
- Heat
- Air bubbles
TOTAL CPD AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT: 1.5 HOURS
1.5 CPD HOURS
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Why is articaine the local anaesthetic of choice across the world?
This presentation will examine the unique chemical properties of articaine and the reasons why articaine is considered the most efficacious of all the local anaesthetics in dentistry.
Articaine is an amide base local anaesthetic but the inclusion of a thiophene ring and overall structure leads to improved lipid solubility, metabolism and protein binding while the lower pKa means that more ions are available at the physiological pH.
Furthermore, the presentation will focus on local anaesthetic safety and dispel some of the myths and misinformation about articaine.
Topics:
Why is effective local anaesthetic important?
- Chemical properties
- Lipid solubility
- pKa
- Protein binding
- Metabolism, and
- Vasoconstrictor
Safety
- Dosage
- Allergic reaction
- Administration
Misinformation
- Paraesthesia
- Heat
- Air bubbles
Dr Greg Mahoney
BDSc (Qld), GradDipClinDent (Syd), MSc (Dent), PhD, FADI, FPFA
Dr Greg Mahoney graduated from the University of Queensland in 1978 and after 2 years working in Mt Isa in private practice moved to Manly in Queensland into his own practice. He completed his Grad...
Free
THIS RATE APPLIES TO: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Assistants/Nurses
