Clinical Study

Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA® on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity

Table 1

Intergroup comparative analysis according to the methodological test and value for each time point.

Sensitivity to mechanical pain (10 gf)
Benzocaine versus EMLA
Time point (min)5102030
value
Sensitivity to needle penetration
Benzocaine versus EMLA
Time point (min)5102030
value
Superficial tactile perception
Benzocaine versus EMLA
Time point (min)5102030
value

showing significant difference between EMLA and benzocaine.