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What is adrenalin injection into the gum used for after doing an extraction?
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To control bleeding: Local anesthetic is used with Epinephrine to help control bleeding before and sometimes after extractions.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Local Anesthesia: Adrenalin, also called Epinephrine is added to some dental local anesthetics for two reasons: one is to make the anesthetic last longer. The second reason is to control bleeding.
Answered 6/25/2014
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