Digital anesthesia is a method in which the anesthetic solution is applied according to the tissue pressure of the patient. Unlike traditional syringe-based anesthesia, digital anesthesia helps especially patients with dental anxiety overcome their fears. This technique, which uses a special gel for numbing, can be applied to patients of all ages.
When is digital anesthesia used?
Digital anesthesia can be applied in situations where normal anesthesia is possible, including: simple and surgical implant operations, tooth extractions, root canal treatments, jaw cyst surgeries, temporomandibular joint treatments, and periodontal disease treatments.
Additionally, the digital anesthesia device can be used in dental prosthetics and all orthodontic treatments. It offers ease of application and saves time.
How is digital anesthesia applied?
Digital anesthesia is painless and completed in a short time compared to traditional injection methods. First, a special gel is applied to numb the gum tissue. Then, the anesthetic solution is delivered using the digital anesthesia device. The device uses a very thin, single-use sterile needle to apply the anesthetic slowly and painlessly.
The pressure and amount of anesthetic delivered are adjusted according to the patient’s pain threshold and tissue sensitivity. The procedure is completed below the pressure level that would otherwise cause pain.
Advantages of digital anesthesia
Digital anesthesia offers advantages for both patients and dentists:
- Application is customized for each patient.
- The device shortens treatment time.
- Reduced pressure means less pain.
- Patients can overcome fear of the dentist and injections.
- It can be used in various dental procedures requiring anesthesia, from implants to jaw cysts and orthodontic treatments.
- It changes the patient’s perception of dental treatment positively.
Is digital anesthesia harmful to the body?
Patients often wonder whether digital anesthesia is harmful. Since the anesthetic is applied according to tissue sensitivity and pain threshold, it has no harmful effects. Compared to standard anesthesia, it does not pose any additional risk and does not cause side effects.
Can digital anesthesia be used for every patient?
Digital anesthesia can be comfortably used for all patients who are suitable for standard anesthesia. For more detailed information about how digital anesthesia is applied and its effects during treatment, please consult your dentist.