Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia

Some patients experience pain during and after subgingival PMPR which may be due to pulpal sensitivity or tissue trauma. The use of local anaesthesia can make patients more comfortable during treatment. In addition, local anaesthesia may allow the operator to more efficiently and effectively clean the root surface knowing that the patient is comfortable. Pain can also be reduced by using an atraumatic instrumentation technique. 

There is some evidence to suggest that intra-pocket anaesthesia is not as effective as injection anaesthesia at controlling pain during instrumentation, although some patients may prefer to receive anaesthesia via the topical route.⁷⁶