Table 1.
Advantages of computer controlled local anesthesia (CCLAD) over conventional needle and syringe
| What makes CCLAD makes it better than conventional methods? | 3rd Year | 4th Year | Interns | PGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow rate of administration | 7.8% | 16.0% | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Auto-aspiration | 3.9% | 10.0% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Easy pen grasp | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Single tooth anesthesia | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Accurate identification of PDL | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Monitoring of exact needle location | 9.8% | 10.0% | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| All of the above | 21.6% | 17.0% | 44.6% | 43.3% |
| I don't know | 51.0% | 43.0% | 38.0% | 31.7% |