Comparative Evaluation of Anesthetic Efficacy of 4% Articaine and 2% Lignocaine as Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis in Permanent Mandibular First Molars: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Articaine demonstrated faster onset, longer duration, and better pain control than lignocaine, making it a preferred choice for inferior alveolar nerve block in permanent mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
Authors
- Adrija Deka
- Debosmita Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9485-1185)
- Rubi Kataki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4763-1654)
- Diganta Borah
- S. K. Chakraborty
- Mayakiru Pakyntein
Institutions
- Govt. Dental College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89090
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00