Use of buffered lidocaine did not provide better pain control than unbuffered lidocaine for incision and drainage procedures

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A 2010 Cochrane review (Cepeda et al) found that there was less pain associated with pain on injection and augmented patient comfort and satisfaction with the use of buffered lidocaine compared with unbuffered lidocaine in both parallel and crossover trials. Although none of the 23 trials included in the review were dental.  The aim of [read the full story…]