intraoral anesthesia

intraoral anesthesia definition - medical

intraoral anesthesia

noun
  1. Insufflation anesthesia in which an anesthetic is added to inhaled air passing through the mouth.
  2. Anesthesia of the mouth and associated structures by topical application of anesthetic solutions to oral mucosa.

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