Publications by authors named "Paola Andrea Mena Silva"
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- The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and preparedness of Latin American dentists in managing anaphylactic reactions to local anesthetics (LAs).
- A survey involving 507 dentists revealed that while many could identify symptoms of anaphylaxis, like dyspnea, only half knew how to properly administer epinephrine, and confidence in their management abilities was notably low.
- The results indicate a significant gap in emergency preparedness, suggesting a need for educational initiatives to enhance dentists' readiness for anaphylactic emergencies in their practices.
This in vitro study evaluated the effect of myristyltrimethylammonium bromide (MYTAB) on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of an experimental dental resin. The resin was formulated with dental dimetacrylate monomers and a photoinitiator/co-initiator system. MYTAB was added at 0.
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