Lindocaine was created in 1943. It was sold under the name Xylocaine in 1947. Lindocaine has become the most widely used anesthetic in dentistry. This anesthetic has a good reputation due to how well it can be tolerated. When a patient is injected with lindocaine the liver can easily break it down which helps prevent from allergic reactions. This anesthetic is mildly toxic and has a long lasting effect. This anesthetic is also not addictive. The only disadvantage of this drug is that it takes a while to bring into effect.
Prilocaine was created in 1950 and was sold under the name citanest. Prilocaine is weaker and less toxic than lindocaine. Because this drug only is effective some of the time, prilocaine is not used anymore. This is due to inflammatory reactions in the body.
Articaine was produced in the 1976. It was sold under the name ultracaine but then the name changed to septanest. Scandotest was also approved. The main ingredient is scandicaine which was originally used for epidural anesthesia.
Prilocaine was created in 1950 and was sold under the name citanest. Prilocaine is weaker and less toxic than lindocaine. Because this drug only is effective some of the time, prilocaine is not used anymore. This is due to inflammatory reactions in the body.
Articaine was produced in the 1976. It was sold under the name ultracaine but then the name changed to septanest. Scandotest was also approved. The main ingredient is scandicaine which was originally used for epidural anesthesia.