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Basic buccal procedure + Buccal block
A buccal block procedure provides local anesthesia to the buccal mucosa and surrounding tissues to enable painless oral surgical interventions.
A buccal block procedure provides local anesthesia to the buccal mucosa and surrounding tissues to enable painless oral surgical interventions. Used for Local anesthesia for basic buccal oral surgical procedures.
At a glance
| Generic name | Basic buccal procedure + Buccal block |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dentistry/Oral Surgery |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
A buccal block is a regional anesthesia technique that infiltrates local anesthetic agent into the buccal soft tissues adjacent to the maxilla or mandible, numbing the buccal mucosa and underlying structures. This procedure is commonly used in dentistry and oral surgery to provide anesthesia for tooth extractions, implant placement, and other intraoral procedures without requiring systemic anesthesia.
Approved indications
- Local anesthesia for basic buccal oral surgical procedures
Common side effects
- Transient numbness
- Mild discomfort at injection site
- Temporary swelling
Key clinical trials
- Peri-operative Oral Pain Control Following Buccal Graft Urethroplasty (PHASE3)
- Anxiety and Hemodynamic Changes in Third Molar Extraction After Patient Education (NA)
- Evaluation of Root Migration Distance After Coronectomy of Impacted Third Molars (NA)
- Efficiency of a Guiding Device for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block, EZ-Block®, Compared to a Conventional Freehand Administration. (NA)
- Anterior Zirconia vs. Resin Strip Crowns (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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