Comparison of efficacy of anesthetics for removal of palatal and buccal miniscrews

Conclusion Topical anesthesia cannot be considered an adequate and comfortable alternative to the injection of local anesthesia for pain control while palatal miniscrew removal is performed; however, using a topical benzocaine gel, when removing buccal interradicular mini-implants, is effective in controlling patient discomfort.
Source: Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research