ReviewCureus2026
Clinical Decision-Making in Dental Anaesthesia: Integrating Patient Factors, Procedural Complexity and Outcome Measures.
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Abstract
Dental anaesthesia plays a critical role in controlling pain and ensuring patient comfort during dental procedures. The effective administration of anaesthetic agents enables clinicians to perform diagnostic, restorative and surgical treatments while minimising discomfort and anxiety. Advances in pharmacology, anaesthetic techniques and clinical safety protocols have improved the effectiveness and reliability of dental anaesthesia in contemporary practice. This review examines clinical decision-making in dental anaesthesia by integrating patient-related factors, procedural complexity and outcome measures that influence the selection and effectiveness of anaesthetic techniques in dentistry. This comprehensive review studies published literature related to dental pain mechanisms, pharmacological properties of anaesthetic agents, patient assessment and procedural considerations in dental treatment. Studies addressing anaesthetic techniques, monitoring practices and safety protocols in dentistry were examined to provide an integrated overview of clinical decision-making in dental anaesthesia. The literature considered in this review primarily includes studies published between 2015 and 2025, reflecting recent developments and current clinical practices in dental anaesthesia. Dental anaesthetic management is influenced by several factors, including patient health status, psychological conditions, treatment complexity and pharmacological characteristics of anaesthetic agents. Local anaesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, articaine, mepivacaine and bupivacaine remain widely used due to their effectiveness in blocking neural transmission and controlling procedural pain. Careful patient assessment, the continuous monitoring of physiological parameters and adherence to established clinical protocols contribute to improved safety during dental procedures. The consideration of patient characteristics, procedural requirements and pharmacological factors supports effective anaesthetic selection and enhances clinical outcomes in dental practice.
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