Assertion: compounded topical anesthetic | /r/CapableOf | anesthetize palatal tissues
Facets:
value: prior to injection
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Compounded topical anesthetics have been used in orthodontic procedures for gingival contouring and placement of mini-screw implants to aid tooth movement,1,18,20 as well as in pediatric dentistry to anesthetize palatal tissues prior to injection and for extraction of loose primary teeth without the need for an injection.