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) (%) |
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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%) |