Device reduces injection pain

The Palatal Anesthesia Device (PAD) is a unique and simple patented instrument used to greatly decrease the pain associated with palatal injections. The instrument was developed and patented by a practicing periodontist and uses the principles of pressure anesthesia and the gate-control theory of pain. Pressure anesthesia is administered by the mechanical pressure of the instrument on the palatal tissue.

Dec 1st, 1997

The Palatal Anesthesia Device (PAD) is a unique and simple patented instrument used to greatly decrease the pain associated with palatal injections. The instrument was developed and patented by a practicing periodontist and uses the principles of pressure anesthesia and the gate-control theory of pain. Pressure anesthesia is administered by the mechanical pressure of the instrument on the palatal tissue.

The instrument is double-ended for the right and left anterior palatine foramina and is constructed of surgical-grade stainless steel.

For additional information, contact Master Dental Inc. at (517) 792-4431.

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