The full form of TOP in Dentistry is Topical Anesthetic. It is also known as a local anaesthetic that can numb a body part. Topical Anesthetic is available in the form of spray, jellies, lotions, aerosols, creams and ointments. In dentistry, Topical Anesthetic holds a lot of importance since it can provide temporary relief from pain.
Topical Anesthetic can help you if you have gum irritation or any oral pain due to a dental procedure. This is also recommended when you get braces to help you reduce the pain. In addition, dentists also use Topical Anesthetics to numb the soft tissue before administering local anaesthetic from a syringe. This makes the injection more tolerable for kids and other patients. Some examples of Topical Anesthetics include benzocaine, dibucaine, butamben, lidocaine, pramoxine, oxybuprocaine, proxymetacaine, and tetracaine. Apart from dentistry, Topical Anesthetic is also used in other domains. It is even available to treat premature ejaculation in males.
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