Intrapulpal Block

The main objective in administering an intrapulpal anesthesia is to give it under pressure. Although it has been stated in the scientific literature that saline is as effective as 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine in providing anesthesia intrapulpally,^26,27 the clinician may use 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.