Table 3. Contra-indications, as stated by 50.8% of participants (n = 31), for the use of Articaine.
| Contra-indications | Number of times stated (n = 36) (%) |
|---|---|
| Young children (under 4-5 years of age) | 21 (58.3%) |
| Children with additional needs or biting habits | 4 (11.1%) |
| Medical history | 11 (30.6%) |
| Allergy | 6 (54.5%) |
| Interaction with other medications | 1 (9.1%) |
| Liver disease | 1 (9.1%) |
| Renal disease | 1 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 1 (9.1%) |
| Cardiac disorders | 1 (9.1%) |