Factors affecting patients’ and potential patients’ choices among anaesthetics for periodontal recall visits

OBJECTIVES: Dentinal hypersensitivity and recurrent disease may necessitate the use of anaesthetic during periodontal recall visits. However, an aversion to injections may affect patient compliance. The objectives of this study were to determine choices patients and 'potential' patients make when provided with information on the risks and benefits of alternative anaesthetic choices for root planing during periodontal recalls and to examine …