History of anesthesia usage in dentistry

Abstract

Since prehistoric times, man has sought ways to lessen pain. With varying degrees of success he has utilized: opium, nerve compresses, cold, hypnosis, etc. New ideas for using ether and laughing gas in anesthesia on the beginning of eighteen century, were first steps in developing general anesthesia. The dental and medical professions are thankful to all participants in history of anesthesia for their great contributions. .

Keywords

• general anesthesia
• local anesthesia