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Plasma mepivacaine concentrations in patients undergoing third molar surgery
Scarparo, H. C.; Maia, R. N.; Santos Filho, E. A. dos; Soares, E. C. S.; Costa, F. W. G.; Fonteles, C. S. R.; Bezerra, T. P.; Ribeiro, T. R.Background Local anaesthetic-related systemic toxicity mainly results from elevated plasma concentrations of these drugs. We hypothesized that intraoral injection of submaximal doses of mepivacaine does not lead to toxic levels of this drug in blood. This study evaluated the plasma levels of mepivacaine in third molars surgeries. Methods Twenty-one patients were randomly assigned into two groups: group I (two u...
Do erupted third molars weaken the mandibular angle after trauma to the chin re...
Bezerra, Tácio Pinheiro; Silva Junior, Francisco Ilson da; Scarparo, H. C.; Costa, Fábio Wildson Gurgel; Soares, Eduardo Costa StudartIt has been suggested that third molars increase mandibular fragility because they do not contribute to its strength. For ethical reasons, a human study design that would permit the elucidation of this interference is not possible. This study evaluated the impact of the presence of erupted third molars on the mandibular angle of resistance when submitted to trauma. A three-dimensional (3D) mandibular model was ...