Investigating the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to local anesthesia in dentistry: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been considered an effective adjunct to dental local anesthetics. Uncertainty about its efficacy and safety in dental use still remains. Objectives This study is primarily designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of DEX as an adjunct to local an...

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Principais autores:	Salah Ameen Abdu, Wafa Ali Asaad, Tao Wei, Muaadh Wdaan, Wendong Wan, Yu-Qi Huang, Ning Li
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2026-05-01
coleção:	Systematic Reviews
Assuntos:	Dexmedetomidine Local anesthesia Dental procedures Nerve block Adjuvant anesthetics Anesthetic efficacy
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-026-03202-0
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