Fear of pain is the number one reason people give for not making regular visits to the dentist, and unfortunately, a majority of dentists report anesthesia-related problems during restorative dental procedures. The administration of local anesthesia is the first procedure dentists perform at an appointment, and it inevitably affects every aspect of the treatment that follows. If dentists can improve their ability to administer successful local anesthesia, patient compliance and satisfaction will improve. The third edition of this book brings you the latest research and best evidence as well as newest technology and drugs to update you and help you to sucessfully anesthetize your patients. It presents the rationale, advantages, and limitations of various anesthetic agents and routes of administration, with special attention given to pulpal anesthesia and the supplemental anesthetic techniques that are essential to the practice of dentistry. Contents Chapter 1. Clinical Factors Related to Local Anesthesia Chapter 2. Mandibular Anesthesia Chapter 3. Maxillary Anesthesia Chapter 4. Supplemental Anesthesia Chapter 5. Clinical Tips for Management of Routine Restorative Procedures Chapter 6. Endodontic Anesthesia Chapter 7. Clinical Tips for Management of Specific Endodontic Situations