Articaine v Lidocaine: A Study in Defending Local Anesthesia Use

In dentistry, the choice between articaine and lidocaine can spark debate. While articaine is popular in Canada and Europe, its links to nerve injuries have ignited lawsuits. Plaintiffs claim that articaine raises the risk of nerve damage, pointing to studies on paresthesia. Yet, recent research suggests articaine may not be more neurotoxic than lidocaine. Explore how this evolving evidence influences dental malpractice defense strategies and its implications for practitioners and patients.