Help for needle phobic patients

The Wand from DPS is a new product that can help patients who have needle phobia. Topical anaesthetic is first applied to freeze the gum and then a tiny needle is gently introduced through

the already-numb tissue to anaesthetise the surrounding area. The controlled flow also eliminates the 'bee sting' effect, which is descriptive of the pain associated with a surge

of fluids into tissue. Because less penetration force is required, needle advancement is almost effortless while the flow rate of the anaesthetic is controlled by a microprocessor instead of

the pressure of the clinician's thumb, making it more precise. The Wand technique is already being taught in many dental schools across the UK as a less traumatic and less intimidating

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