Prilocaine
GroupAmideOnsetInfiltration: <2 min; IAN block: <3 minDurationPlain infiltration: soft tissue ~2h, pulp ~10–20 min; Plain IAN block: soft tissue ~2.5h; Forte infiltration: soft tissue ~2.25h; Forte IAN block: soft tissue ~3h
Brand names: Citanest Plain DentalCitanest Forte Dental
Prilocaine is a amide local anesthetic used in dentistry with an onset of infiltration: <2 min; ian block: <3 min and a working duration of plain infiltration: soft tissue ~2h, pulp ~10–20 min; plain ian block: soft tissue ~2.5h; forte infiltration: soft tissue ~2.25h; forte ian block: soft tissue ~3h.
The full anesthetic entry includes
- Maximum doses (with and without vasoconstrictor)
- Contraindications, interactions and cardiac considerations
- Pregnancy and pediatric guidance
- The guided dose calculator
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