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How Much Do You Know About Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery?

The introduction of computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery (CCLAD) has simplified pain management in the dental setting. Test your knowledge about this pain management technique.

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Computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery (CCLAD) devices deliver local anesthetic drugs in a slow and controlled manner compared with traditional manual syringes.

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CCLAD devices offer rapid onset during administration of the periodontal ligament injection.

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Fluid pressures are created when plungers are depressed to create a flow of anesthetic into the tissue.

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When considering the fluid dynamics of smaller diameter needles, injection pressures with 30 gauge needles are actually lower than with 27 gauge and 25 gauge needles.

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Research has demonstrated that tissue-specific flow rates and optimal pressure values are needed for safe and comfortable injections.

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The three basic tissue classifications—type 1, type 2, and type 3—are based on compliance (or distensibility).

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The type 1 tissue classification refers to which type of tissue?

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How Much Do You Know About Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery?
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